James K. Hesslink

I was in his class my Sophomore year in Richland Center and I truly believe that he influenced me to become a History teacher. I taught History for 38 years at Wausau East High School.

I'm sorry I only just thought to look for this. Mr. Hesslink was my US History Teacher at Richland Center High School and I remember that he also had a band and did some recordings. "Kansas City" and "Mule Skinner Blues" I think. Anyway, he inspired me to become a History Teacher as well, even though I remember vividly that I failed the first "pop" quiz he gave because I hadn't done the assigned reading. 38 Years at Wausau East High.

Still would have been a great hurler for us..

Dear Lynn, I read this a few years ago, but it came up again (from Legacy) in my e-mail today. I would so love to see you again sometime! Im in Ann Arbor, & believe you are in AZ. My sister lives in Tucson, & I generally visit each year. Maybe we could connect?! So sorry to hear about your dear brothers.
Thinking fondly (& sometimes laughingly!) of our Tosa days ! ♥
Claudia (Ream) Browne

I'm very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. He was a great teacher and musician. He showed up at our class reunion once. He hadn't changed.

I am so saddened to read of Jim's passing. I taught with him for three years at 'Tosa East. We played softball and basketball together, and enjoyed many Thursday nights on our "Spiritus Fermenti" bowling team. He was such a good friend, and I have thought of him often in the years since I left the Milwaukee area. To Jerry...my deepest sympathies; to Karen...I wish I could have met you (maybe I did back in the day?), and I am so sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Hesslink's passing. He was one of my favorite teachers at Wauwatosa East. My condolences to his family. Jean E.

Our sympathy to the family, great guy, wonderful smile, wished he would have played baseball with us, heck of an arm.
Will always be remembered