Thomas Hess

Thomas Hess

September 17, 1959 - March 24, 2020

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Thomas F. Hess, age 60, of Rewey, Wisconsin passed away from a heart attack, unexpectedly, in the early hours of Tuesday, March 24, 2020 in the comfort of his home. Private family services will be held at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory in Platteville, WI. Burial will be at St. John's Cemetery in Waunakee, WI. A public memorial service and celebration of life will be held at a later date, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In lieu of flowers, please consider making contributions to the Thomas Hess Memorial Fund, which can be mailed to the Melby Funeral Home, PO Box 245, Platteville, WI 53818. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Tom was born in Dubuque, Iowa on September 17, 1959 to Arthur and Margaret (Breuer) Hess. He graduated from Cassville High School and pursued a life of farming. On June 15, 1985 he married his beloved Janice Karls at St. John's Catholic Church in Waunakee, WI. They built a life together farming in southwest Wisconsin and raising a family of four children. Tom enjoyed hunting, playing cards, cheering on the Packers, tending to his prized beef herd and pampering his Teddy Bear Shih Tzu, Muffy. The pinnacle of Tom's existence, however, was his wife and children.

Tom is survived by his wife of 34 years, Janice; children, Tiffany (Jacob) Gitter, Justin Hess (girlfriend Ashley Justice), Joshua Hess, and Tamara Hess (boyfriend Kyle Volz); grandchild, Eden Gitter; siblings, Connie (Doug) Kirschbaum, Marcia (Pete) Hampton, Brenda (Bob) Seemuth, Vicki (Richard) Braun, Terry (Mary) Hess, Cindy (Greg) Kautman, Tim (Janet) Hess, Shelly (Gaston) Kingue, and Tina (Michael) Evetts; father and mother-in-law, Edmund and Virginia Karls; brothers and sisters-in-law, Joy (Fred) Kurt, Russ (Anna) Karls, Sharon (Jerry) Gallagher, Larry (Joan) Karls, Karen (Bill) Quam, and Dale (Carrie) Karls; along with many nieces and nephews. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Margaret Hess, and brother-in-law, Phillip Karls.

The family would like to extend a special Thank You to the Fresenius dialysis team and Upland Hills Health staff in Dodgeville, WI for their years of service, Dr. Grieshaber for his ongoing compassionate care, and the continued support of our neighbors, particularly Jim Campbell and family, Roger Schambow, Ken Kittoe, Elaine and Larry McCann, Roger Durni, and Linscheid Farms.

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Barb Yanna
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families
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Vicki and Dick Deshaw
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Janice and family, We are old and very close friends of Marcia and Pete’s. We are so sorry for your loss. Tom was a super guy who lived with a terrible illness. Now, he is at peace with the savior. Vicki and Dick Deshaw
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Ray & Mary Esser
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Janice and Family, We were so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time. Ray and Mary
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Dale and Mary Lenz
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Dear Janice and family, Our hearts are broken and tears are streaming as Dale and I sit hear reading the obituary of your kind and loving husband. Memories flood back to those early years of your relationship and all the times we spent together. And all the times we would tell you guys the time was an hour earlier than it really was, because you were always late! We love you and send our sympathies and will see you when the memorial date can be set. Dale and Mary.
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Steven Hampton
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My uncle Tom was an amazing, wonderful, kind, and patient person. I will miss him a lot, but I will never forget him. Janice, Tiffany, Justin, Josh, and Tamara - I am so sorry for you all and am thinking of you.
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Janice Kunkel
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Janice, May you find comfort knowing many are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Your old neighbor, Janice (Kittoe) Kunkel

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