David James Hess Jr

David James Hess Jr, age 92, of Lewis Center, OH passed away March 9, 2025, with family by his side. He was born on September 25, 1932, to David J and Irene Hess in Columbus, OH. Attended Bexley HS where he met his wife Phyllis and graduated in 1952. He was drafted into the Army during the Korean War and served from 1952 to 1954. He married Phyllis Ream in 1958 in Columbus, OH. He was a home builder most of his life working for Homer Schaffner then Rankin and Thoman Builders. He received an award from the Builders Exchange in Columbus for a curved stairway he fabricated which was the first time the award was given to a non-union carpenter and a home builder. He also built the family home on Powell Rd in 1965. Later in life, he worked as the Head of Maintenance at St. Charles Preparatory School in Bexley. Dave has a lover of all sports. He was a football and baseball athlete during high school and college. He even played football on the Fort Riley Kansas Army team during the war. He was the manager of a softball team for many years then continued playing softball in an “old timers” league until 79 years of ages. He was a member of the Central Ohio Grasshoppers, a golf group for 25 years. He volunteered at various sport functions for Olentangy Schools as an assistant coach, clock keeper for football and basketball games and managed the side yard markers during football games when needed. He is survived by: Daughter: Teresa (Michael) Rice, Sons: Bradley and Douglas (Kimberly) Hess, Granddaughters: Ashley (David) Shore, Natalie Rice, Melissa Rice, Sierra (Kyle) Elliott, Savannah Hess, Grandsons: Patrick (Kayla) Hess, Nick (Olivia) Hess, Great-Grandchildren: Marissa, Everett, Alannah, Conor, Cohen, Jude, Nolan and Ireland. He was preceded in death by: Wife: Phyllis Ream Hess, Parents: David J and Irene Hess, Siblings: Anita Hess, Donald Hess, Robert and Richard Stutton, Evelyn and Roberta Ryan A ‘Celebration of Life’ service will be held at the grave site at 10 a.m. Saturday April 5, 2025 at Fairview Memorial Park on State Route 23, Delaware, OH. Condolences may be made to the family at www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com

David James Hess Jr

September 25, 1932 - March 9, 2025