Jarrod E. Hill

Jarrod Hill, age 52, of Eau Claire, WI (formerly of Canton, SD) passed away peacefully on Friday, August 30, 2024 at his home under the care of Mayo Clinic Home Health & Hospice.  He fought a courageous 10 year battle with cancer. 

He was born on October 14, 1971. He attended Canton Schools and graduated from Canton High School. Jarrod worked throughout his life in various professions, most recently as a stay at home dad. He relished his role as stay at home dad to his two youngest children, Henry and Hazel; and they enjoyed endless laughter, learning and fun in their time spent together. Those memories will live on in Henry and Hazel for their entire lives. 

He is survived by his wife, Taylor Galarnyk Hill; sons, Sawyer (Anna), Dawson and Henry; daughter, Hazel; parents Ron and Kathy Hill; sisters Randi Merrill, Ronda (Gary)  Headrick and Sara (Mark) Sipple; father-in-law Timothy Galarnyk; mother-in-law Toni Galarnyk; sister-in-law, Tessa Galarnyk and best friend Todd (Laura) Trumm. Jarrod will also be remembered by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

He is preceded in death by his biological father, Merle Wiarda, paternal and maternal grandparents, two uncles, one aunt and close friend Ryan Olson. 

Jarrod will be remembered for his sense of humor, quick wit and kind heart. He loved to travel (Scottsdale was his favorite) and spend time doing anything outdoors, His passion for the Minnesota Vikings & Milwaukee Brewers was strong - through the good and bad.  We’ll know when the Vikings finally win their Super Bowl, that Jarrod had a hand in that. 

A Celebration of Jarrod’s Life will begin at 2:00pm on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Canton Lutheran Church.  Family will greet visitors one hour prior to the service. Fellowship to follow at Redeemer Free Lutheran Church in Canton. 

Another Celebration of Jarrod’s Life will be held at the Eau Claire Golf and Country Club on Saturday, November 16, 2024 beginning at 4:00pm. 

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Mayo Hospice team, Advanced Care at Home team and Acadian Health team for their incredible care and compassion. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family. The family will decide a designation at a future date.

Friends and family may offer condolences online at www.hulkefamilyfh.com.

Hulke Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 3209 Rudolph Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701 is assisting the family with the arrangements.  

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