Sister Mary Mechtilde Hill, RSM

1923-2015

Sister Mary Mechtilde Hill, RSM, former College of Saint Mary (CSM) professor and dean, died Friday, July 17. A memorial service and funeral Mass were held at the Sister of Mercy Retirement Villa. The beloved chemistry and physics professor was a mentor and friend to many faculty and staff.

Sister began teaching chemistry at CSM in 1951. She left briefly to work on her Ph.D. and returned as chair of the chemistry department.

She was later named vice president for academic affairs and dean. Over the years, she hired and mentored many faculty. She lived in Walsh Hall for a great deal of her time at CSM, and could be found everywhere on campus.

Although officially retired, Sister served for many years on the alumnae phonathon raising money for the College scholarship fund. Responses to her phone calls were overwhelming and positive.

In 2000, CSM established an endowed scholarship fund in her name. She was most proud of the fund, because she knew it would assist students far into the future.

Memorials may be made to the Sister Mary Mechtilde Hill Endowed Scholarship Fund, College of Saint Mary, 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha, Neb., 68106 or to the Sisters of Mercy Retirement Fund.