Fairbank: Ivan Hesse age 63 passed away on Monday May 18 at Manor Care Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Waterloo following a short illness. Ivan was born September 19, 1951 the son of Melvin and Janola (Hartman) Hesse in Waterloo, IA. He attended school at Wapsie Valley Community Schools and graduated with the class of 1969. After high school Ivan worked at John Deere and retired from there in 2002 after 31 years of employment, after his retirement from John Deere, Ivan continued to farm. Ivan was a member of the Cedar Wapsi Coon Hunters Association and loved golfing with his Tuesday morning golf league.
Survived by: three brothers; Mike (Glenda) Hesse, Lonny (Barb) Hesse and Brian Hesse all of Fairbank, three sisters; Nancy (Rick) Happel of Dunkerton, Becky (Doug) Lindsay of Masonville and Dianna (John) Griese of Fairbank along with many nieces and nephews.
Preceded by: his parents and a brother William Hesse
Services: 10:30 am Friday, May 22 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Fairbank
Visitation: 4-7 pm Thursday, May 21 at Woods Funeral Home, Fairbank and for one hour before services Friday at the church.
Memorials: may be directed to the family.
Condolences for Ivan L. Hesse
Ivan was very special. I have great memories of his laugh and his smile. You all have my deepest sympathy.
Thoughts and prayers for all of the family. Ivan will be missed. I have fond memories of all of you.
Much too young to leave this world. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God bless all of you.
Ed and Sandy (Steinbronn) Shekleton
Sorry for your loss, but he was divorced.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We have so many fun memories of him, whether enjoying a couple of cold beverages at the Alibi, hunting, golfing or of course his happy feet, when he would actually dance a few.
Ivan was the kind of friend that everyone should have during their life. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Ivan’s family. We were both sad to hear the news. Jeff and Ivan had a lot of good times together “back in the days”. We’ll both remember him as a good hearted soul – always upbeat, happy and ready for a cold one with friends. I’m sure his family will miss him dearly, as I know we will too. Until we meet again… here’s to you Ivan!
Was so sorry to hear the sad news of Ivan’s passing. It’s been many years since Gary and I had seen Ivan but we always enjoyed his love for life. He had such a kind heart and sweet smile.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Gary & Carol Kerns
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. We were neighbors in the Denver area for a number of years. He was a fun person to be around and will be missed. Larry and Cheryl Meier
With deepest sympathy to Ivan’s family and friends. Many great memories of Ivan during our working years at John Deere and after his retirement. Always respected, always enjoyed, never a bad word spoken about him. It’s truly my privilege to have know Ivan as a friend. He will certainly be missed and remembered by many. With all respect, thoughts and prayers. Ken Trimble
So many memories from school and other places. Ivan and my lockers were only a couple apart near the West end of ping-pong alley. Lots of memories. Your family is in my prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Ivan always made me smile. He will be missed
So very sad !! Prayers
So very sad !! Prayers