Gilbert Nova Hill, age 51 of Bowler, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, August 03, 2012. Born on October 25, 1960 in Shawano, he was the son of the late Earl and Violet (Malone) Hill. Gilbert enjoyed working on cars and was employed at Gresham Auto Body. When not working, he loved spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren. He also enjoyed doing carpentry work and fishing Gilbert is survived by: his special friend, Gina Moede; 2 stepdaughters, Roberta Moede, Shawn Moede; 9 grandchildren, Kenna, Storm, Rainni, Jett, Talon, Alyex, Libby, Taaia, Tashina; 2 sisters, Jill (Gregg) Duffek of Bowler, Jan Redcloud of Bowler; 4 brothers, John (Billie Jo) Hill of Green Bay, Matt (Candace) Hill of Green Bay, Jerrold (Kathy) Hill of Bowler, Jay (Cheryl) Hill of Bowler; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Gilbert was preceded in death by: his parents; a sister, Joyce LeMieux; a brother, Delbert Gulbronson; and 2 brothers in infancy, Wayne Hill and Earl Hill, Jr.; and a brother-in-law, Merlin Redcloud, Jr. Funeral services will be held at 10:00a.m. on Monday, August 6, 2012 at the Steven and Phillip Duffek residence located at N8704 Moh He Con Nuck Road, Bowler. Burial will be in the Stockbridge Indian Burial Grounds. Visitation will be held at the residence from 12:00 noon on Saturday until the time of the service on Monday. Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano is assisting the family with the arrangements. www.swedbergfuneralhome.com