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Wilfred Nicholas Hess
1928 - 2023
Wilfred Nicholas Hess
1928 - 2023
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BORN
1928
DIED
2023
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He was preceded in death by his first wife Doris (Holmgren) Hess; sister Delores (Doug) Farley; parents Joseph and Irene (Smith) Hess, and brothers James and Joseph Jr. Hess.
Wilfred (Willie) worked for the railroad for almost 40 years in southern Minnesota starting with the Great Northern Railroad and ending with the Burlington Northern (Santa Fe) Railroad until his retirement at 55 years of age in Superior, Wisconsin. He loved to fish, build things in his garage, and would always lend a helping hand to his neighbors in need. Gardening and dancing were his passions from his early years up until he was 90 years old. You could find him enjoying happy hour at the local bars, working in his large backyard garden, or attending polka music events and festivals all around Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Graveside services will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, May 13, 2023, St. John's Catholic Church, 106 N 4th St, Darwin, MN, followed by a luncheon in the church basement.
Additional celebration of life services will be held from 11am to 3pm Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Aces on 29th, 2827 Oakes Ave, Superior, WI.
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