Dresden, Ohio
Jan 19, 1934 – Aug 11, 2015 (Age 81)
Raymond W. Hess
LANCASTER: Raymond W. Hess, 81 of Lancaster passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at his home. He was born January 19, 1934 in Martinsburg to the late Delber and Hazel (Higgins) Hess.
Ray was a co-founder of Ray-Mar Steel. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Lancaster and the Lancaster Pistol and Rifle Club.
Survived by his wife, Margie (Shubirg) Hess; children, Robert (Pam) Hess of Franklin, IN, Randy (Kacy) Hess, Sherry (Jeff) O'Brien, Robin (Denise) Hess, Rusty Hess, all of Newark, and Halle Hess of Lancaster; grandchildren, Andrea Hess, Toni Hess, Jeremy (Amanda) Hess, Dayna (Kyle) Jacob, Riley Hess, Ian O'Brien, Jason (Kaitlin) Hess, Julie Hess, Jared (Catherine) Glaser, Joel (Allison) Glaser, and Shelby McGaughy; brothers, Roy (Mary Lou) Hess, Roland Hess; aunt, Jean Hoh; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by a sister, Joanne Hess; brothers, Ronald Hess and Ralph Hess.
Friends and family may visit 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, August 14, 2015 at First Baptist Church, 1950 Pleasantville Rd, Lancaster. A graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Dr. John K. Beckett officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund or FairHoPe Hospice.
Arrangements entrusted to Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, Newark Chapel.
Condolences may be expressed at www.vocfh.com
Robin, Sherry and Rusty - so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time.
Susan Sendykar Darnes
August 22, 2015 | Heath, OH
My thoughts remain with Sherry and Jeff during this time. So sorry to hear of your father's passing.
Terry Oehrtman
August 18, 2015
Rusty and family sorry for your loss Ray will be missed at the gun shop.
charlie and the gun shop gang
August 16, 2015
Rusty and Family, So sorry for your loss. We will miss Ray.
Charlie and the gun shop gang.
August 15, 2015
Sherry - Larry and I send our deepest sympathy is the loss of your father. We'll keep you close in thought in the days ahead.
Marcia Parr
August 15, 2015 | The Villages, FL
Rusty, you and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers since Thurs. when Debbie told me about your dad. I am sorry for you loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
Kim Burger
August 15, 2015 | Newark, OH
sorry for your loss randy and family.i liked working with ray.good guy.smart too.he knew his stuff.
rick mckiernan
August 14, 2015 | Newark, OH
Margie, so sorry for your loss. Margaret (Patton) Miller
Margaret Miller
August 14, 2015 | Newark, OH
Margie - My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sue (McClurg Hothem) Fischer
August 14, 2015 | Fort Scott, KS
