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Former Bartholomew Co. Sheriff Hill passes away after illness

The Bartholomew County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the death of a former sheriff, Rick Hill.

 

It is with great sadness that Bartholomew County Sheriff Matthew A. Myers announces the death of former Bartholomew County Sheriff Rick L. Hill.

 

Hill, 74, served Bartholomew County as Sheriff 1987-1990.  He passed away early Sunday morning, February 28, 2021.

 

Arrangements are pending at Jewell Rittman Funeral Home, Columbus.

 

“Former Sheriff Hill gave me my first job in law enforcement”, said Sheriff Myers.  He will receive full BCSO honors.

 

“Our most sincere condolences go to Rick’s wife, Lisa Hill, and all of the Hill family”, added Sheriff Myers.

 

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