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1922
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2013
Leo Hess Obituary
Born to Vernon and Josephine (Newell) Hess on August 18, 1922. After his high school graduation in 1940, he entered the U.S. Army in 1944 and was awarded the Purple Heart with Clusters and the Presidential Citation. He farmed in Pipestone County until his retirement. On December 18, 2012, he was admitted to the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD and died there on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the age of 90 years, six months and 16 days.
Funeral service will be Sunday at 1:30 PM at Peace United Methodist Church in Pipestone. Burial at New Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 3:00-6:00 PM at the Hartquist Funeral Chapel, Pipestone, MN.
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Memories and Condolences
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Steve Sittig
March 11, 2013
Leo, Paul and the entire Hess family
I was saddend to hear of your dad's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Mehlhaff
March 9, 2013
Hess Family:
Our thoughts and prayers to your family. May you feel God's presence in this time of sadness.
God Bless,
Craig and Mary Mehlhaff
Mike Schmidt
March 9, 2013
Sorry to read about your loss. Jan and I will say a prayer.
March 8, 2013
sincere sympathy to the HESS FAMILY. unable To attend his funeral we are wintering in Texas. We had some good times with the Hess family. Harry & Lavonne Jepsen Flandreau South Dakota
Steve Dresbach
March 8, 2013
I was saddened to get your call today, Paul, advising me of Leo's death. I consider it to be a blessing to have known Leo these 10-15 years. He was a wonderful man and an honored WWII veteran. I was especially pleased when he pointed out that we are related through the Dresbach family. May you feel God's presence in this time of sadness.
March 8, 2013
Leo,Paul,and family
We are so sorry for your loss.
Gregg and Marsha Schneider
Sandy Eberhart
March 8, 2013
My thoughts and prayers to Leo's family. May you enjoy sharing memories of Leo and know that he is at peace.
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