Ronald L. Hess

Ronald L. Hess, 79, of Yates City, passed away at 3:21 p.m., on Monday, December 6, 2021, at his home. He was born on March 4, 1942, in Peoria, to Wallace Hess and Mildred (Shockey) Gorham. He is survived by three children, Daniel (Angela) Hess of Wylie, TX, James (Amy) Hess of Bloomington, IL, and Rhonda (David) Ross of Springfield, IL; three brothers, Jerry (Jacqueline) Hess, Jeffrey (Katrina) Pittman Hess, and Michael (Beverly) Hess; one sister, Toni Foreaker, seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents. Ron was a 1960 graduate of Yates City High School. After graduation, he served in the United States Army from 1960-1963. He was stationed in Berlin, Germany during the Cold War and served in the Military Police Battalion as a MP on the railway corridor between West Berlin and free West Germany. After his military service, Ron went on to spend his career as a Pipefitter. He retired from the Peoria Steamfitters Local #353 in 2005. Cremation rites have been accorded. Services will be held at a later date. To leave online condolences please visit www.oakshinesfune...[more]

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