Robert B. Hill, aged 85, of Ada, passed away suddenly Saturday, December 19, 2009. He is survived by Ruth M. Hill; son, Robert B. Hill Jr.; daughters, Cherry (Phil) Pakiela, Margery Behr, Jennifer Hill, Ruth A. Hill; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by sons, James B. Hill, John S. Hill, and son-in-law, Steven Behr. Bob served in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He served the public in law enforcement for 34 years as officer and Undersheriff for Kent County and Allegan County. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed, hunting, fishing, shooting and relaxing at his cabin. He was committed to his friend's, the late Floyd Chaffee, vision for a museum in Ada, and he assisted in its completion. He served as President of the Ada Historical Society overseeing the operations of the Averill Museum. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Bob will miss and will be missed by all of his many special friends and relatives, and his family deeply appreciates all of the special relationships he had in his church and the community. If you prefer, memorials can be made to the Association for the Blind or the Ada Historical Society.