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ROBERT GARRETT HESS, SR.
Highland, Indiana
Robert Garrett Hess Sr. age 76 of Highland, IN passed away July 24,2009; he is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Amelia "Millie"; two children, Robert G. Hess Jr, of New York City, Susan (Bart) Cashman of Munster; niece, Melissa (Clyde) Blagg of Griffith; nephew, George Hess III of Griffith. Preceded in death by his parents George and Mildred Hess Sr.; one brother, George Hess Jr. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10:00 am directly at Redeemer Lutheran Church (9009 Kennedy Ave) Highland, IN; Rev Arthur Burkman and Rev. Eric Kleinschmidt officiating, burial private, friends may visit the family on Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman (two blocks south of Ridge Rd) Highland, IN. Robert was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Chicago Tax Club, graduate of Hammond High School and Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management with a BS degree in accounting, avid gardener, outdoor sportsman, enjoyed reading, army veteran of the Korean conflict, an accountant for U.S. Gypsum, Morton International, and Rohm & Haas, worked as an engineer for Indiana Harbor Belt, upon retirement employed by K & C wholesale florist working with flowers and greens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Redeemer Lutheran Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Renee Maxin-Dunlap
July 31, 2009
Dear Millie, Sue and Bob-
So sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Donald F. Rench
July 27, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Michael Johnson
July 27, 2009
My Dearest Millie,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
marilyn eberle
July 27, 2009
please except our sympathy.marilyn eberle,patty,pambuckley,kelsey and erin. millie if you need to talk please call me I understand.marilyn
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