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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

John Edward
Hessel

Jul 6, 1933 — Sep 18, 2021

Apple Valley

Obituary

John Hessel age 88 of Apple Valley passed away with family by his side on September 18, 2021. Preceded in death by his grandson Pierce; brothers Dick and Rick. Survived by Lucy, his wife of 64 years; Daughters Nancy (Kelly) Lee, Amy Hessel (David Heidt), Shari (Glenn) Matz, and Son Jay Hessel. Grandchildren: David, Molly, Emily, Gaelan, Zane, and Kinzie; Great Grandchildren: Quinn, Griffin, and Nicolas; Sisters Barbara Wachtel and Martha (Carl) Schenck: also, by other loving family and friends.

John was born in North Tonawanda, New York where he spent his youth. After serving in the Air Force, he returned to New York but soon found he had left his heart in Minnesota. He arrived in Minneapolis carrying only a suitcase and a trunk to begin his life with the nursing student he met while stationed at Fort Snelling. He lived in Apple Valley for the last 58 years.  John spent his professional life in real estate and urban redevelopment. He was an avid reader and a life-long learner. He enjoyed history, travel, parks, community events, puttering around the house and yard, and much more. He could fix anything that needed fixing.  John was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Services will be held Monday, October 11 th at Shepherd of The Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd. Apple Valley, MN 55124. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, followed by Memorial services at 11:00 am. Internment at Lebanon Cemetery will immediately follow the Memorial Service.
A reception will be held following the service and internment at: Orchard Path, 5400 157 th St W, Apple Valley, MN.  If desired, memorials may be sent to ProAct Inc.  Please see proactinc.org for more information.
White Funeral Home - Apple Valley
952-432-2001

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October
11

Monday

Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church

12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley, MN 55124

Starts at 11:00 am

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