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Michael Hesser Obituary

Hesser, Michael R. Baptized into the hope of Christ's Resurrection, Saturday June 28, 2014. Beloved husband of Diane Hesser (nee Wellen); beloved Dad of Cozette, Stuart & Daisy; Dear brother-in-law of Karen (Scott) Nienkamp and Tom (Karen) Wellen. Dear uncle of Christopher, Richard & Joanna Gubser, Michael Maroney, Jr. & Shawn Penning. Our cousin and friend. Mike was the founder and artistic director of the Family Musical Theater. Services: Funeral 9:45am Friday from JOHN L. ZIEGENHEIN & SONS South County, 4830 Lemay Ferry Road to St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church for 10:30am Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. VISITATION THURSDAY 4 to 9 PM. If desired, donations to Stray Rescue or the Humane Society of MO.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2014.

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Lucy Whitaker Barrington

July 8, 2014

So glad to have known Mike. He was such a wonderful man! I wish I could have been in St. Louis for the services. Diane, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mike touched the lives of so many is special ways. God bless you all.

Marian Morris

July 7, 2014

Diane,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and always. Even though I had not known your husband, I am sure he will be missed.

Marian Morris--Stifel Headquarters

July 7, 2014

Just to express my sincere sympathy to Diane and family on Mike's passing. No more suffering for him, you have lots of wonderful memories to cherish.
Sincerely, Debbie Bixler

July 6, 2014

Our family wishes to express our sincere sorry in Michael's passing. May God take his soul into Heaven with the Angels and allow him to use all his talents, there. Bless his soul and all those that he left behind.
Roy Hesser and family

July 3, 2014

Diane, Dennis & I are so sorry to hear about Mike. Please accept our sincerest sympathies and prayers. The two of you and all of your beautiful flower arrangements over the years for our families and friends were always so appreciated. They were gorgeous each and every time. Please take good care of yourself. Sincerely, Dennis & Joan DeManuele, Oro Valley, Arizona.

Joyce Ess

July 3, 2014

So glad Mike isn't suffering any longer but so sorry for you, Diane, that he is not physically with you. Keeping you in my prayers.

Chuck Lockyear

July 3, 2014

Rest in peace, Mike. Thanks for all the shows, the music and the memories. Your legacy is the lives you touched in front of and behind the curtains, including mine. Thank you! Chuck Lockyear (reeds & keyboard)

Marie Moore

July 2, 2014

Remembering all the great summers we spent together doing what Mike loved to do...musical theater. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Diane during this difficult tome.

Schottel

July 2, 2014

Diane and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary Jo Knyff

July 2, 2014

Diane,
I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts & prayers

Connie Gubser

July 2, 2014

Diane,
I am so sorry! You are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember the trips we took with John, Lisa and the kids and how much fun we had.

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John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home - South County Chapel

4830 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129

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John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home - South County Chapel

4830 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129

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St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church

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