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1943
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2024
Oskar Hess Obituary
Oskar was born on June 10, 1943, in Germany during World War II and along with his family fled the war and immigrated to Lodi, CA in 1954 at the age of 12. Not knowing any English, Oskar worked hard to learn the language and was proud that he quickly mastered English. He went to work as a paperboy for the Lodi News Sentinel to help the family earn income and choose the longest route to earn the most money. Oskar's work ethic was a consistent theme throughout his life.
Oskar is survived by his wife Beverly of 59 years, older brother Hugo, daughters Margie Richmond and husband George Richmond, Amy Rathbun and husband Dave Rathbun and his son John Hess and wife Amy Hess as well as 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandkids.
He was one of a kind and will be deeply missed.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 25th at 2:00 p.m. at Lodi Memorial Cemetery. All who loved Oskar are invited.
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Joy
February 22, 2024
Sending a huge hug to you Amy!!! Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I hope you have so many fond memories to cherish his time here and may you feel all the love and support from your family &friends as you transition through this journey.
Teresa Constancio
January 25, 2024
My condolences to the family. Mr. Hess was a kind man and will be missed.
Denise jasso
January 25, 2024
I will always have a place in my heart for Mr. Hess, he found out my daughter was disabled and unable to walk or talk, he shed a tear when he seen her scooting around my living room just to get around, he told me that seeing her like that was sad. And he told me not to worry, he would never kick us out. He knew we were struggling to go back and forth to the drs appointments. I cried and told him he was our angel. He was very caring and I will always cherish knowing a great man.
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