Billy Hesch-Priem

Billy Hesch-Priem, 20, of Waseca, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 15, 2008 while playing basketball in Waseca.Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 19th at 1:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waseca with Fr. Marty Schaefer officiating. Interment will be in the Woodville Cemetery.Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 6 pm at McRaith Funeral Home in Waseca, and will continue on Monday afternoon for one hour prior to services, at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Billy Hesch-Priem Memorial Fund, Wells Fargo Bank, Waseca.William James “Billy” was born on March 4, 1988 in Waseca, Minnesota to Willie Priem and Janell Hesch. Billy grew up in Waseca, and was a 2006 graduate of Waseca High School. After high school, he started HP Construction. During his high school days, Billy enjoyed playing basketball. He also enjoyed camping and fishing, and he especially loved time spent with his family.He is survived by his family, Molly Cunningham and Brayden Hesch-Priem; by his parents Willie Priem and Janell Hesch, and his sisters Bobbi (Luke) Mathern and Patty Smith, all of Waseca; by his grandparents Alvin and Dorothy Priem of Janesville, Pat Yunker and Dale Bolls of Waseca, and his step grandmother Sara Hesch of Janesville; by his nephews Benjamin and Lucas, and his niece Jacqlyn; by his special cousin Nate Hesch and many other aunts and uncles, cousins and other relatives.He was preceded in death by his brother Lucas J. Smith on 1/30/99 and his grandfather James R. Hesch on 4/25/08.