Tulsa, Ok, Iowa
1923 - 2019 (Age 95)
Stanley Otto HessTulsa, OK - July 8, 1923 to March 9, 2019Proceeded in death by his parents, Otto and Julia (Claunch) Hess; brothers Lowell, Leslie, David and Ross; and sisters Virginia and Vinita. Survived by brothers Jim and Bill. Also survived by devoted wife of 26 years, Joanne (Gravelin...
Read MoreThe first words Stan Hess said to me at Drake were,
"I don't think you know what you're doing." He was right and things got better from there. It was a pleasure to be instructed and inspired by someone who absolutely loved what he was doing. I haven't seen him in 50 years but the professionalism he inspired has enriched my life. My condolences to the family. He will be missed.
Richard Gillin
July 08, 2019 | Sun Lakes, AZ
Stan was a great inspiration to myself and countless Drake alumni and the community . For myself. he was someone who said it like it was. That will always make him have my respect. His art in Des Moines was something all people would look at and enjoy, that is his tribute.
CALVIN MORTON
March 17, 2019 | PINELLAS PARK, FL
