Robert L. Jess Sr.

Robert L. Jess Sr., 86 of Graytown, OH died Sunday, November 2, 2025 at his home under Hospice Care. He was born April 20, 1939 in Port Clinton, OH to the late Herman O. and Luella G. (Masten) Jess. He was a 1957 graduate of Salem-Oak Harbor High School. On November 2, 1957 he married the former Donna B. Bucher, and she survives. Bob was a Kiln Burner for LaFarge Quarry in Woodville, OH retiring in 2000. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Rocky Ridge, OH and enjoyed reading, collecting coins, and playing the banjo.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Donna of Graytown, OH; children: Robert H. (Debra) Jess, Duane H. (Cynthia) Jess, and Dale R. (Michelle) Jess all of Oak Harbor, OH, James T. Jess, and Roxanne M. King both of Graytown, OH; grandchildren: Craig Jess, Brian (Stephanie) Jess, Kimberly Spencer, Lucas Jess, Valerie (Megan) Duchon, Caitlin (Justin) Barr, Jessica Dietz, Jodi (Tony) Wilburn, Ian (Stephanie) Jess, Bridgette Jess, Cora Jess, Brenden Jess, Shaina Grodi, Anthony Weiser; great grandchildren: Mason Jess, Abigail Lenke, Jacob Lenke, Ellie Spencer, Colton Spencer, Carson Jess, Emily Jess, Zachary Jess, Noah Jess, Vera Duchon, Kailese Duchon, Vivian Duchon, William Ritter, Waylon Ritter, Vada Barr, Gavin Barr, Madison Barr, Thomas Wilburn, Lily Wilburn, Ian Wilburn, Audrey Jess, Lucy Digby, Julian Orosco, and Desmond Traucco; and great-great grandchild Allison Barr. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings: Helen Zwerman, James Jess, Theodore Jess, Virginia Fick, Betty Moore, Eileen Carnicorm, and Colleen Gilliam.
A Memorial Service will begin at 3pm on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Oak Harbor Chapel, where the family will receive friends beginning at 1pm until the time of the Service. Burial will be in Limestone Cemetery, Graytown, OH privately by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosserpriesman.com.