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Ronald Hess Obituary
Ronald Arthur Hess, aged 78, passed away on August 11, 2025, in Cumming, GA. Born on March 14, 1947, Ronald was known for his kind, loving nature, sharp intellect, athletic prowess, and distinctive dry sense of humor.
Ronald grew up in River Forest, IL. He graduated from Oak Park River Forest High School and went on to DePauw University and earned a degree at Purdue University, culminating in an MBA from Northwestern University. He married his high school sweetheart, Andrea, and had three children. His illustrious career saw him rise to the position of Senior Vice President at AGCO, after significant roles at International Harvester and Case IH.
An avid sports enthusiast, Ronald enjoyed golf and tennis. He also cherished reading and spending quality time with his family, who remember him as a pillar of strength and love.
Ronald is survived by his three children, Elizabeth Amershadian, Christopher Hess, and Jennifer Hess; son-in-law, Jeffrey Amershadian; grandchildren: William Amershadian (18), Ellie Amershadian (16), Naiya Hess (25), Addison Hess (16), Alexandrea Hess (15), Audrey and James Hess (11) and Emma Garey (17); and siblings, James Hess, Barbara Neff, and Elizabeth Allen. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Andrea Hess.
A commemoration of Ronald's life will be held at Medlin Cemetery in Trophy Club, TX, on October 4 at 11:00 AM. The family invites all who knew Ronald to join in celebrating his remarkable life.
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Nancy Voorhees
August 22, 2025
When we were in high school, I really didn´t know Ron. He was in my older sister Bonnie´s class. But when I was a freshman at Purdue, we became travel buddies, and he was SO very nice to me. He had a car, and we thus spent hours and hours together, making multiple trips back-and forth to Lafayette. Our parents were also good friends , and played bridge together frequently.
Because of this, I always felt like I should have known him in high school , but that wasn´t to be. I feel lucky to have gotten the chance. God bless you, Ron.
Nancy Voorhees
Fred Atwood
August 19, 2025
Where do I start on this one. Ron and I became friends in 7th grade. He was my best friend, best man at our wedding, and I was honored to be in his. We went through so much of life together. Always fun to be with and such a great friend to so many of us. Playing football at OPRF, going to Bears games, watching him get so into the Cubs, especially Ernie Banks.
I remember picking him up for lunch back in 70's when he worked for Int'l Harvester on Michigan Ave. We would go to RJ Grunts for their salad bar when they were the first of the Lettuce Entertain You group. I had never heard of the place, but he loved the salad bar and we always had fun reminiscing about OPRF and talking about our lives as they were at that time.
He and Andrea loved coming up to our place in Saugatuck and spending time boating and on the beach, and of course having a few Budweiser's. There are so many memories that come flooding back just looking at his obituary picture
He will be sorely missed by so many of us and especially his family who he loved so dearly. My deepest sympathy to all of you. We were all fortunate to share our lives with him.
RIP my dear friend!
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