After a long battle with Huntington’s disease, on April 12, 2024 David Lawrence Hess, age 62, passed away. Dave married Daphne Dalton on May 25, 1985. He is survived by Daphne (Blacklick, OH), his children: Eric D. Hess, (Blacklick, OH) and Kylie M. Hess (Rockville, MD), his dog, Addy in the care of Eric Bradley (New Mexico), his sister, Nancy Hess (Hummelstown, PA) and brother, Joe Hess (Columbus, OH). Dave was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 30, 1961 to Phil & Sally (Huey) Hess. He graduated from Columbus Academy in 1980 and from Purdue University in 1984 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 1994 he graduated from Indiana University with a Masters in Business Administration. Preceding him in death were his parents and brother Andy Hess.
In loving memory of Dave, a beloved husband and devoted father. Dave's life was a testament to love, as he poured unlimited affection into his role as a husband and father to Eric and Kylie. His devotion and selflessness were the cornerstones of his family's happiness. Dave touched the lives of all who knew him with kindness and sincerity. His legacy of love and compassion will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to have known him.
Dave served in the United States Navy from 1984 – 1989 aboard the USS KIDD, leaving as a Lieutenant. He spent his career working as an Engineer for RR Donnelley & Sons (Crawfordsville, IN), and as an Engineering Consultant for Arthur Andersen (Columbus, OH) and Net Jets (Columbus, OH). Dave enjoyed playing golf with his son Eric, brother and father. He was a regular walker of the family dogs and loved taking them out with his kids to hike in the Columbus Academy woods or throwing tennis balls at his parent’s home in New Albany. Dave was an avid listener to Jazz and got Daphne hooked. He was always the videographer when Eric & Kylie were young! Dave loved it most when his family got together for a special event. Dave's presence will be deeply missed, but his memory will forever live on in the hearts of those he loved and who loved him in return.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) Central Ohio Chapter, PO Box 2213, Columbus, OH 43216.
Services will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Schoedinger Margarum Northeast, 1051 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna. Calling at noon followed by his Memorial Service at 1:00 pm. Officiant, Pastor Frank Luchsinger, New Albany United Methodist Church. Following the service the family invites guest to stay for a celebration of life.
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