Rodney R. Hess obituary: Rodney R. Hess's Obituary, Dove Topeka
In Memory Of
Rodney R. "Rod" Hess
1950 - 2016
In Memory Of
Rodney R. "Rod" Hess
1950 - 2016
Rod was born on January 19, 1950 in Concordia, Kansas to Harley and Phyllis (Strait) Hess. He was the oldest of seven children. After graduating from Concordia High School, Rod enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He spent seven years in the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. During his enlistment, Rod was stationed in California, Hawaii, Spain, and Okinawa, Japan.
In 1986, Rod graduated from Washburn University with a degree in Computer Science. He spent the next twenty-five years as a software developer and project manager throughout northeast Kansas and western Missouri. Rod was known for his excellent work in software development and his great sense of humor. In his spare time, Rod enjoyed hunting, target shooting, and woodturning.
On April 24, 1976, Rod married Donna (Yuzwak) Hess. She survives. He is also survived by his sons Andrew Hess of Shawnee, KS, Nathan Hess of Boston, MA, David Hess of Mission, KS, his mother Phyllis Koster (Hank), brother Michael Hess (Lori), sisters Sheryl Graham (Bill), Kathy Gammel (Mark), Debbie Reynolds, Kelly Johnston (Kevin), and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Rod was preceded in death by his father Harley C. Hess, and his brother Teddy L. Hess.
A memorial mass celebration of Rod’s life will be at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church at 2700 SE Virginia Avenue, on Thursday, September 8 at 10:00am. Visitation with the family will be September 7 at 6:00pm at St. Matthew’s Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS association at www.alsa.org
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Rod was born on January 19, 1950 in Concordia, Kansas to Harley and Phyllis (Strait) Hess. He was the oldest of seven children. After graduating from Concordia High School, Rod enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He spent seven years in the Marine Corps and served in Vietnam. During his enlistment, Rod was stationed in California, Hawaii, Spain, and Okinawa, Japan.
In 1986, Rod graduated from Washburn University with a degree in Computer Science. He spent the next twenty-five years as a software developer and project manager throughout northeast Kansas and western Missouri. Rod was known for his excellent work in software development and his great sense of humor. In his spare time, Rod enjoyed hunting, target shooting, and woodturning.
On April 24, 1976, Rod married Donna (Yuzwak) Hess. She survives. He is also survived by his sons Andrew Hess of Shawnee, KS, Nathan Hess of Boston, MA, David Hess of Mission, KS, his mother Phyllis Koster (Hank), brother Michael Hess (Lori), sisters Sheryl Graham (Bill), Kathy Gammel (Mark), Debbie Reynolds, Kelly Johnston (Kevin), and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Rod was preceded in death by his father Harley C. Hess, and his brother Teddy L. Hess.
A memorial mass celebration of Rod’s life will be at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church at 2700 SE Virginia Avenue, on Thursday, September 8 at 10:00am. Visitation with the family will be September 7 at 6:00pm at St. Matthew’s Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the ALS association at www.alsa.org
To share a memory of Rod or to leave a special message of condolence, please click the “Share Memories” button above.
Services & Gatherings
Visitation
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 2700 SE Virginia Avenue, Topeka, KS
Memorial Service
Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 10:00am
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 2700 SE Virginia Avenue, Topeka, KS
Southeast Chapel (785-272-8844) is assisting the family
Southeast Chapel (785-272-8844) is assisting the family