Lloyd E. 'Duke' Hess

Lake Tomahawk -- Lloyd E. “Duke” Hess, age 79, passed away Wednesday morning, September 12, 2012. Lloyd was born in Racine on April 24, 1933, son of the late Lloyd E. and Alma (Nee: Hegamann) Hess Sr.

He was a graduate of Washington Park High School “Class of 1951.” Lloyd was employed by Uptown Auto Body for fifteen years as an auto technician and previously at Don Hudson Chevrolet. In his spare time Lloyd loved fishing, hunting, NASCAR and the Green Bay Packers. He will be dearly missed.

Survivors include his soul mate of four decades, Clarice Bishop; his children, Donna Herman, Lloyd Hess III, Bruce (Kathryn) Hess, Tim Hess, Jeffrey Hess, all of Racine;14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 1great-great-grandchild; brothers, Tom Hess of Florida, Bill (Sandy) Hess of Big Arbor Vita, Jim (Sue) Hess of Franksville, Charlie Hess of Woodruff, Larry (Janice) Hess of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Nancy (Nee: Hermann) Hess.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 16, 2012, at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Private interment will be held. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Sunday at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m.

MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME
803 Main St., Racine   (262) 634-7888