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Betty Hess Obituary
May 26, 1935 - October 1, 2025
Betty Jane Hess, of Cedar Park TX, joined Heaven's choir on October 1, 2025, at age 90. Betty was the devoted wife to Roger Joseph Hess for 32 years, until he preceded her in death in 1988.
Betty is survived by daughters, Jane Voelker, Nancy Hess, Laura Peterson (Jay), and son John Hess (Theresa Hauck.) She was "Grammy" to Gloria Voelker, Zachary Voelker (Santanna Hill), Anna Lachowsky (Parker), Greta Peterson, Olivia Hess, Cole Hess, Madeline Hauck, and Trent Hauck. Betty was great grandmother to Adalyn Voelker and Louis Lachowsky.
On May 26, 1935, Betty was born in Sheboygan, Wis. to German-born parents, Mary Schack (Maria Anna Johanna Bomert) and Walter O. Schack. Betty graduated from Sheboygan's Central High School, then worked as a secretary and model for H.C. Prange Co. In 1953, Betty was named Sheboygan's Bratwurst Queen at the Annual Bratwurst Festival, and married Roger Hess in 1956.
A memorial service will be held in Wisconsin in spring 2026. Donations in Betty's name may be made to: The Chicago Lighthouse www.chicagolighthouse.org, St. Vincent de Paul Society Home - SVDP USA, and National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI.org" target="_new" rel="nofollow">donate.NAMI.org.
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Steph Rich
November 5, 2025
Nancy so sorry to hear of your loss. I know you have lots of memories hold them tight in your heart. Always your friend Steph Rich
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Joanne Boettin
November 3, 2025
Suzy Wehrheim
November 1, 2025
Betty was always a sweet lady. I was in choir with her at St John the Baptist church in Johnsburg Il.
I'm sure she is singing up in heaven.
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