John Walter “Jack” Hesse
John Walter “Jack” Hesse, 86 of Marion, died Saturday evening December 3, 2022 at the Marion General Hospital.
He was born November 9, 1936 in Cincinnati to the late Walter and Helen (Iuen) Hesse.
Jack received his bachelor’s degree in Agriculture from The Ohio State University in 1958. This all led to his lifelong love of teaching and farming.
He had taught science at several schools in the area and then continued on as a substitute teacher for many years. He was also a “part time farmer” his entire life.
Jack was a longtime member of the LaRue Lodge #463 F & AM and the AASR Valley of Columbus Scottish Rite. He had also been a member of the former St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Marion.
Surviving is his wife, Roberta Joan (Smith) Hesse, they were married July 6, 1958 in North Robinson. Also surviving are their children, David (Nora) Hesse of Columbus and Jill (Randy) Pennington of Buchanan, Virginia
Grandchildren, Andrea (Travis) Davis and Derek (Sara Hockney) Hesse
Siblings, Richard (Nancy) Hesse of Lawrenceburg, Indiana and Beverly Weems of Nashville Tennessee
Funeral services will be held Thursday December 8, 2022 at 7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Pastor Craig Lewis will officiate. Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 5 pm at the funeral home in LaRue. There will be a Masonic Service immediately following the funeral service.
Memorial gifts may be made to the LaRue Masonic Lodge #463, PO Box 198 LaRue, Ohio 43332
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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