(KNZA)--Former longtime Sabetha Police Chief Mike Hill is being remembered.

Hill died Wednesday at a Topeka hospital at the age of 66.

He served with the Sabetha Police Department for 31 years, including as police chief for 25 years from 1982 to 2007.

After his retirement, Hill served as a park ranger with the city of Sabetha.

He is being remembered for his kind heart and caring disposition.

A memorial service for Hill will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 at the Popkess Mortuary Chapel in Sabetha.

Visitation will be Monday evening from 6 to 8 at the mortuary.

Among survivors are his wife, Les, and three sons.