David M. Hess

David M. Hess obituary, Hartford, WI

David M. Hess

David Hess Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shimon Funeral Home on Oct. 24, 2025.

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David M. Hess, age 70, of Hartford, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Hospital in Milwaukee.
David was born on September 2, 1955, to Donald and Norma (née Lockwood) Hess. He graduated from Hartford High School with the Class of 1975 and proudly served his country in the United States Navy until 1993. Following his military service, David worked as an over-the-road truck driver until his retirement, after which he returned home to Hartford to be close to family.
He is lovingly survived by his siblings, Debbi (John "Hound") Thomas, Bill (Roxanne) Hess, and John "Jocco" (Lori) Hess; nieces, Tiffany and Sarah; nephew, Erik; great-nephew, John; and great-niece, Nora.
David was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Lori.
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