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Robert Hessman Memoriam
Age 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 30, 2010, with his wife and family present. He was born Feb. 21, 1926 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Michael and Katherine Hessman. Robert proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp during WWII from 1943-1945 as an Air Core Trainee. He was a member of the North Canton Elks #2029, Louisville Lodge F&A.M., Scottish Rite Valley of Canton, Life member of NRA and AOPA. Robert was a licensed Private Pilot and avid golfer. He retired from Fresh Mark in 1986 as Executive Vice President. After retirement he went to work for Bob-O-Link Golf Course and the Sanctuary Golf Course.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, and two brothers. Robert is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marlea (Lea); two sons, Robert (Sue) Hessman of Fla. and Gary Hessman of North Canton; five grandchildren, Robin (Jason) Skeen, Travis (Valerie) Hessman, Billy Hessman, Michael Hessman and Alex Hessman; two great-grandchildren, Julia and Ella Skeen.
A memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, June 3, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the Faith United Methodist Church North Canton, 300 9th St. NW, North Canton with Rev. Steve Stultz-Costello officiating. The Reed Funeral Home North Canton Chapel is entrusted with the arrangements. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Palliative Care Unit at Aultman Hospital "In memory of Robert C. Hessman" Those wishing to share a fond memory or their condolences may sign the Reed on-line guestbook at our website www.reedfuneralhome.com
Reed, 330-477-6721
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Bill & Becky Hessman
June 5, 2010
To Aunt Lea, Bobby, & Gary: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our condoelences are with you as you grieve. We remember when our kids were young, and every small airplane they saw was "bumple Bob". May your fondest memories bring you strength and comfort.
Jan/Dick Hemric
June 3, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tracie Hlava
June 2, 2010
Marlea and family...Each month that Bob came in our office he brought with him a funny story and kind words. He was a wonderful man with a gentle spirit. My prayers are with you.
SUSAN MAYS-PARKS
June 2, 2010
THE HESSMAN FAMILY - MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THIS HOUR OF SORROW. PEACE BE WITH YOU, BY KNOWING THERE ARE MANY OF US WHO CARE DEEPLY. BOB WAS A GREAT PERSON TO KNOW & WORK WITH AT THE OLD BOB-O-LINK & SANCTUARY GOLF COURSE.
HE WILL BE MISSED.
WITH LOVE,
SUE MAYS-PARKS & LARRY PARKS
Max Wachtel
June 2, 2010
Dear Lea, Roxanne & Max want to express our deepest condolances to you and your familey. I felt a real relationship because we were both masons, and also when we worked on the ladies card party together. Again please acept our deepest condolances.
June 2, 2010
To Marlea, Bobby, and Gary...I send my most heartfelt condolences to you. Times like these, while so very sad, are also the times to share some of life's most wonderful moments and memories. I have many of those, in my heart, that include all of us together enjoying great times and our lifelong friendships. Your husband and father was a great man and I pray that you will place all of those wonderful years in that special place in your heart where you can find the joy and peace that will bring a smile to your faces when you think of him.
With love and respect,
Charlie Dickun
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