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While I only knew uncle Herby for a couple of years, it was definitely a pleasure knowing him. He was always energetic, funny, with a lot to talk about. Rest easy uncle Herby.
Ricky Wood
February 21, 2020 | Richmond, VA


San Francisco, California
1942 - 2019
Herbert V "Herb" Hesse
November 5, 1942 - December 17, 2019
San Francisco lost one of its adopted sons with the passing of Herb Hesse on December 17, 2019. Although born in Chicago and raised in Eureka, California, he was seduced by the siren calls of Chronicle columnists Herb Caen and...Read MoreWhile I only knew uncle Herby for a couple of years, it was definitely a pleasure knowing him. He was always energetic, funny, with a lot to talk about. Rest easy uncle Herby.
Ricky Wood
February 21, 2020 | Richmond, VA
When I visited SF 25 years ago, Herb took me on his tour, but I did the driving. He was all "Hang a left here... no, not here... HERE!" As we talked about the city and the music scene, we got to talking about what at the time was the recent death of Jerry Garcia. He told me stories of the shows he had seen in the olden days, New Year's shows and the like, legendary performances that my very own cousin had attended. We talked about Jerry a bit, his life, the San Fran he saw in his youth,...
David Savard
February 18, 2020 | Chicago, IL
Herb was the best!
James Derken
February 17, 2020 | Guilford, CT
I will miss his visits to his Chicago cousins. Loved Herb.
Mary Houlihan
February 16, 2020 | Chicago, IL
Wonderful tribute to a wonderful human ❤
John Verl
February 16, 2020 | Family
Anytime we were with your family, Herb made us feel so welcome. He will be missed but forever in all our hearts
Sue and
February 16, 2020
I'm one of Herb's many relatives who, years ago, enjoyed his incomparable Yellow Cab tour of San Francisco! And during visits to his native Chicago over the years, Herb enjoyed going back to the neighborhoods of his early childhood. Incredibly, even though he left Chicago for the Golden West around the age of 6, he'd often point out things I never knew about my lifelong home! Herb was an amazing guy and will be missed!
Michael Kelly
February 16, 2020 | Chicago, IL
My sincere Condolences to the Hesse Family, May He Rest In Peace......
Mary Intersimone
February 16, 2020 | San Jose, CA
Another angel in Heaven watching over us.
Michele MacKinnon
February 16, 2020 | Santa Rosa, CA