Steven Mark Hessler Sr.

Well over 30 years ago when I joined the Hessler clan Steven was the pain-in-the-behind little brother I never had. You couldn’t help but like him; even then he had the same sharp, quick wit that we all knew and loved. Later, on those long Sunday rides to Frederick or Westminster when he was in college, we talked about life and the future and as always Steven had all the answers. I’m pretty sure his life didn’t turn out the way he planned it then; it turned out BETTER.

It took me a while to sit down and write this. I still have the feeling this is not real. I remember how important it was for Lori that Steve and I became friends. She would always tell me that we were so much alike. I truly understand what a compliment that was to me. I hope I can be half the man you were in your 51 years of life. The first time I met Steve he had asked me to come to play hoops with him and some of his friends. I knew he was doing so to make Lori happy and to be kind...

Uncle Steve,

I have thought long and hard about what I was going to say, and I now realize that words cannot desribe how much I loved you and how much I will miss you. Emily and I were privileged to say that you were our godfather, especially when those two dollars came in a card every holiday!I'm pretty sure you might have even upped the price to five dollars last year! I will never forget the first time I drove with you after a few months of having my permit. We were on our way...

Mr. Hessler was kind enough to give me a job for the summer not too many years ago. He was a kind man with quick wit and a sharp, dry sense of humor that always kept me on my toes in the short time I had the pleasure to get to know him. He will be missed.

My condolences to all friends and family.

Steve,

For the first time ever, I am at a loss for words. I am so lucky to have had you as my father-in-law and grateful I had you in my life for almost 6 years now. You always listened when I talked and would surprise me with my favorite things, even if I had only casually mentioned liking something at some point in time. You were one of the most thoughtful people I know, always making sure everyone was comfortable and at ease. You went out of your way to make other people...

Here are a few of my Memories of Uncle Steven:
Gotta go with the obvious first- his love of the Orioles and the Vikings in good and (mostly) bad seasons; his vast and impressive knowledge of the game of basketball and overall sports in general; amateur movie critic- I was hoping to see him on our visit over February break to ask him which good movies he had seen lately... I usually agreed with him so I wouldn't waste my time with any bad movies; good choice in music too- he loved Frank...

Mrs. Hessler, Steve, Margie, I was saddend to hear the news of Coach Hessler's passing. He was a great person as well as a grandfather, father, husband and friend. I remember when I was a JV basketball player at McDevitt and he was the Head JV Coach. Coach Hessler would always find sometype of humor in our failures as well as our successes. And as many of us that knew him, he was quick to say something that would make you laugh, and I thought he was the king of one liners. I learned a great...

Mrs Hessler ,Steve and Margie , Im very sorry to hear about your Dad passing on. I lost my Grandfather almost 2 years ago and i know what your going through. Just know that he is with you and you will see him again.God Bless