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HESSELL, Joseph "Joe" age 91 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at his residence. Joe was born on May 25, 1923 in Covington, Kentucky, son of the late Joseph and Erdine Hessell, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Charma Kay Hessell; daughter, Debbie Bonin of Charlton, MA; son, Jeff (Mary) Hessell of Beavercreek, OH; step children, Chanda Dicke of Charleston, SC, Bob (Katy) Shroder of Warren, OH, Ron (Sue) Shroder of West Chester, OH & Steve (Kim) Shroder of Bellbrook, OH; 15 grandchildren; and Kay's foster daughter Pamela Fry and her 2 children. Joe was a graduate of West Carrollton High School and attended Miami University. During World War II, he proudly joined the U.S. Army and served as a Paratrooper in the European Theater where he received a Purple Heart during the Battle of the Bulge, and other medals of valor for his service. Joe was employed by N.C.R. for over 46 years and retired as General Manager of Old River Park. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME - FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45429, with the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Burial Beavertown Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3797 Summit Glen Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45449 Condolences may be made to tobiasfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph HESSELL
Marjalie Schaaf
June 10, 2014
Kay, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved husband.
Alan & Jan Stout
June 7, 2014
Kay,so sorry to hear about Joe. We're so glad we got to visit you guys so recently. When you called us the night he died, we were touched by your telling how you had Just expressed your love for each other a short time before he died...a very precious memory for you to cherish forever. Joe was a good guy who lived a good, long life with a gal he truly loved. May he rest in peace, and may God be with you both. Our sincere condolences and love.
June 6, 2014
.Kay, Joanie and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe,in our minds, a "great guy". It is my pleasure to have known Joe as a friend, a kind man and the handyman who worked on and made our TV's worth keeping a while longer. I always enjoyed his joyful "ways when he came to the Probate Court dinners. May his memory be eternal.
Mike and Joanie Mokas
Stephen Brooks
June 6, 2014
Our deepest condolences on your loss.
The Stephen Brooks Family
June 6, 2014
I was sorry to read about Joe's passing. I remember Joe from our days at NCR where we were teammates on the Research department softball team. He was a good athlete and a fine man. My condolences to his family. I know he will be missed. Vern Woods
June 6, 2014
Debbie, Sorry to read about Joe, years ago we had many good times skiing
with you all.
Joe Duff Herrington Lake, Ky.
Shirley Huffman
June 6, 2014
Kay, I am so sorry about Joe. I know you loved him very much. He was such a good man ,Kay if you need anything give a call. It was so hard to believe when I found out he had died.. He was very talented. I know he will be missed . Shirley Huffman
Larry Kruger
June 6, 2014
Jeff and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I was quite young when Joe lived across the street from me but I remember him as a kind man. My thoughts are with you.
- Larry Kruger
Jerry Lanich
June 5, 2014
I have many fond memories of Joe and his Water Skiing exploits. Our paths first crossed in the late 50s, when Joe and other key members of the Dayton Water Ski Club came to Piqua to help us put on a local Tournament. I was there when Joe made his first 100 ft. Jump.
As the years passed, I came to recognize Joe as an extremely capable Judge, as well as a Top Level Skier.
Joe was always willing to stay late at a Tournament and help with getting it completed.
Many fond memories of Joe and Debbie for many years of Water Skiing.
I am a better person for having known Joe Hessell. A FIRST CLASS individual.
I will definitely be looking to renew our friendship when join you.
John "Chuck" Chambers
June 5, 2014
Kay and Debbie,
Joe has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. A part of the West Carrollton threesome of Joe, Chuck (Ely) and Jack (Chambers). The stories of their exploits formed a part of the backdrop of my youth. Many of the details have faded with time but the flavor has helped shape me and my life. The Flyers were the constant connection for so long. I still have seats and Cindee and I were in Memphis cheering for UD this spring. When she and I are watching the Flyers, conversation always seems to include a story about Dad and his great friends, Joe and Chuck. Gone but not forgotten.
Jack Haslup
June 5, 2014
Kay, sorry to hear about Joe. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Stay in touch.
Jack Haslup
Jill Perdue Rosner
June 5, 2014
Debbie, I read with sadness this morning of the loss of your dad. I remember him very fondly. I hope you're doing well and would love to hear from you. Jill Perdue Rosner
Heather Scott
June 5, 2014
Kay, I'm so sorry for your loss. Joe ment so much to the whole Scott family. I know he will be missed.
Robert Hurm
June 5, 2014
Dear Debbie and Family, Sorry to hear about Joe. I met Joe a long time ago when he joined our ski club in Celina, Ohio. He gave us all pointers on jumping as he just won the National Water Ski Jumping Championship. That was more than 45 years ago. Time moves so fast. God bless all of you. Robert Hurm, Celina, Ohio
Pamela Fry
June 5, 2014
Joe has always been the epitome of " a good man" - kind,gracious , hard working, & much more. Thank you for your example Joe. You left us with wonderful memories. We love you & miss you tremendously.
John & Pat Cole & Family
June 5, 2014
God Bless Joe and may you be received in Heaven with open arms.
Linda Gilliland Sherwood
June 4, 2014
I know Joe because he was a dear friend to my dad, Clem Gilliland. I remember him fondly, and I'm very sorry for his family's loss. My dad has lost a great friend.
Carolyn Miller
June 3, 2014
To Kay, her family, and Joe's daughter: I know you will grieve, but be thankful that Joe has gone to a much better place. Everyone liked Joe, and he will always be known as one of the good guys.
Anne Folkerth
June 3, 2014
For the Hessell family, Gene and I are so sorry to learn about losing Joe! I worked with Kay in Probate Court for 18 years and our families were all entwined. We knew each others families better than we knew our own! Joe and Kay were always so great to all of us. Joe kept us in t.v. repair and Kay kept us in stitches. We will miss Joe and are so very glad that we knew him. God Bless you Joe, save us a place there! Gene and Anne Folkerth
Ron Shroder
June 3, 2014
Joe - From all of us that miss you, I just wanted to say thanks, because your life is what Maya Angelou had in mind when she said “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel" . . . .It has been a blessing and an honor to know you . . . .Love from your entire family.
Chanda Dicke
June 2, 2014
You were loved and special Joe!
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