James R. Hesse
Sunday, January 30, 1944
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Age:
79 years old
Sunday, January 30, 1944
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Age:
79 years old
Sunday, January 30, 1944
Date of Death:
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Age:
79 years old
James R. Hesse
James Raymond Hesse, 79 of Rochester, MN died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital St. Marys Campus.
Jim was born January 30, 1944, to Ray and Catherine (Peters) Hesse in Stewartville, MN. Later the family moved to Rochester where he attended St. Francis Grade School and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1962. He was a victim of the polio epidemic at age 8—recovering enough to play center for the Eagles football team, as well as serving in the US army. He attended St. Mary’s College, University of Minnesota, and graduated from Mankato State with a degree in accounting.
Jim was drafted in 1968, serving in the Italian Alps as a crypto clerk, as well as running the base’s postal exchange. After completion of his service, he returned to Rochester and was hired by a local accounting firm as a CPA, eventually becoming a full partner. Jim retired from Schumann, Granahan, Hesse, and Wilson in 2016.
Jim married his high school classmate Colleen (Maguire) Hesse on Oct 17, 1970.
He is survived by wife Colleen, two sons Dan (Melissa) of Bloomington, MN, David (Rebecca) of Minneapolis, as well as five grandchildren: Alex, Owen, Nora, Henry, and Lydia. He is also survived by three sisters: Mary (John) Moriarty, Elizabeth Hesse, and Ann Novotny, along with many nieces and nephews.
He will be remembered for his generosity and caring and will be missed by those who love him.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Saint Pius X Catholic Church, with visitation one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials are preferred to Saint Pius X, Lourdes High School, or family’s choice.
Online condolences and shared memories of Jim are welcome at mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of James R. Hesse has received the following condolences.
I am so sorry to have heard about Jim's passing. I loved our conversations about family, and of coerce tax recommendations for almost 40 years. You will be surly missed, so long Jim.
We are sorry to hear about Jim's passing.
I'm so going to miss seeing him outside and knowing I could and would walk over and shoot the breeze with him.
Our prayers are with you and the family.
Paul & Kay Ruyts
Colleen and Family -
For years Jim and I met in the office at noon on the first Saturday of February, mostly to eat lunch and catch up on family news, followed by Jim's expert completion of our tax forms. I very much looked forward to those office visits and have missed our touching base since Jim's retirement. He was such a kind man with a quiet manner and ever-present smile. Keeping Jim and family in my thoughts and prayers. In deepest sympathy.
Don Supalla
Colleen and family
Deepest symphony to your family Colleen. Bob always enjoyed visiting with Jim at the reunions. We are sending you much love and prayers at this time.
Bob and Pat Murphy
Colleen and family
Deepest symphony to your family Colleen. Bob always enjoyed visiting with Jim at the reunions. We are sending you much love and prayers at this time.
Bob and Pat Murphy
I always appreciated Jim's playful and warm manner with all of the young children in the family! And I also loved seeing him ride around on his bike when we visited Rochester. He was such a kind hearted person and I feel lucky to have know him and to be in the family circle. Sending the rest of the family love during this difficult time.
Colleen and family, we are very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark and Terri Murphy
I grew up across the street from Jim, Mary, Elizabeth, and Ann - I’m so sorry for your loss.
Sherry (Rousseau) Eichhorst
So sorry to hear of Jim's passing. I enjoyed working with him at the Accounting office and have many great memories. He was a great boss and very thoughtful. Sending prayers and hugs to Colleen and family.
So sorry to hear about Jim’s death. May you be at peace remembering all the fabulous memories you made throughout your lives.