Final Salute

Bruce Harvey Hess Obituary

Bruce Harvey Hess, age 71, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home on Monday, February 24, 2020.

Bruce was born in Racine on December 17, 1948.

Following graduation from William Horlick High School, Bruce faithfully & proudly served our country in two tours of duty with the US Navy Seabees in the Vietnam War.

On May 15, 1971 in First Presbyterian Church, Bruce was united in marriage with the love of his life, Sandra “Sandy” (nee: Hesse) Hess. Bruce’s life was changed forever when Sandy passed away on November 23, 2019.

Bruce was a longtime, proud, active & faithful member of Racine Assembly of God where he enjoyed volunteering as a Sunday School teacher, the church Spanish ministry, and could often be found handing out Hot Wheels from “Mr. Bruce” as he had a special place in his heart for children. His profound faith & military background helped in forming Bruce into an extremely giving, patriotic & loyal family man. Although he enjoyed fishing, boating and sports as hobbies, Bruce’s favorite thing in the world was spending time with his entire family – especially his grandchildren. They were his everything!

Surviving are his children, Paul (Jodie) Hess and April (Tim) Otto; grandchildren, Josh & Austin Hess; Jon (Kathleen), Ben (Michaela) and Collin Otto; great-grandchildren, Brennan, Parker & Noelle Otto; brother, Brian (Jan) Hess; sisters, Joy (Norv) Thompson & Paulette (Bob) Berg; brothers-in-law, Jack Hesse & Robert (Nancy) Hesse Jr.; sister-in-law, Robin Luccasen; many special nieces, nephews, other relatives, church family & friends.

In addition to his beautiful wife Sandy, Bruce was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey “Sparky” Hess & Ruth (Paul Jr.) Kugel; brother, Brad Hess; mother-in-law, Charlotte (nee: Luke) Hesse; father-in-law, Robert “Bob” Hesse Sr.; step-mother-in-law, Betty Jane (nee: Luccasen) Hesse.

Funeral services celebrating Bruce’s life will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 6:00 pm in Racine Assembly of God (1325 Airline Road) with Rev. Ed Walker & Rev. Weena Villarreal officiating. A memorial dinner will follow.
Visitation will be in Racine Assembly of God on Friday from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
Private interment, with close family, will take place at a later date.
In honor of Bruce’s love for children, memorials to Racine Assembly of God for the “Royal Family Kids” program (a camp that reaches out to children in the foster care program to show them the love of God).

A special note of thanks to Bruce & Sandy’s grandson, Collin Otto, for the compassionate care, support & gift of time given to his grandparents when they needed it most.

DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY

4600 COUNTY LINE ROAD

262-552-9000

www.draeger-langendorf.com