Erich J. Hesse 1927-2002

HESSE, SKIBBA, SHEELEY

Posted By: Lori Clark (email)
Date: 12/16/2002 at 15:19:18

Gay & Ciha Funeral & Cremation Service– Iowa City – (319) 338-1132
2720 Muscatine Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52240

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Erich J. Hesse age 75 of Iowa City died on Sunday, December 15, 2002 following an extended illness at Greenwood Manor and Convalescent Center in Iowa City. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2002 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City, burial with Military Rites by the Coralville American Legion with assistance from other local organizations will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Memorial donations in Erich’s name may be given to Iowa City Hospice.

Erich Jacob Hesse was born on August 8, 1927 in Waterloo, Iowa the son of Adolph and Caroline Skibba Hesse. He graduated from Waterloo High School and severed his country in the U.S. Navy. On September 9, 1949, he married Mary Sheeley in Waterloo, together they moved to Iowa City in 1963. He owned and operated Hesse and Associates a painting company in which he took great pride. Erich enjoyed reading, gardening, archery and playing cards especially cribbage. His family will always remember his willingness to help and to give back time and energy to the community. Among the many things he did, were repainting the Jet at the entrance at the Iowa City Airport and helping with the Art Festival and Community Theater. He will be remembered for never having never met a stranger or holding a grudge.

His family includes his wife: Mary of Iowa City, two daughters: Kathleen Bugg and Karen and husband Harold Warner all of Iowa City, five grandchildren Nicole and husband Andy Moel, Rochelle Richard, Ericha, Jeremy and Olivia Warner, two great- grandchildren: Jade Gravelin and Taylor Moel, one brother Seigfried Hesse of Colorado, Mother in-law Lillian Sheeley of Waterloo, two brother in-laws Donald and Wife Dorothy Sheeley of Omaha and Douglas and wife Cathy Sheeley of Waterloo.

His parents and father in-law preceded him in death. The Gay and Ciha Funeral and cremation service are caring for Erich’s services and his family.