Darold Hess

Darold Dean Hess, age 74, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away early Thursday morning, October 13, 2016. Born in Tripoli, WI, on December 23, 1941, Darold was a son of the late LeRoy H. and Ellen B. Hess. On June 5, 1976, Darold married Margaret “Maggie” Ann Draper in Grantsburg. They raised two daughters, and were married over 40 years. He had been employed with Northwestern Wisconsin Electric Company (NWECO) for over 28 years. Darold appreciated the outdoors. He received pleasure from fishing and ice fishing as well as rifle and bow hunting, and was a long time member of the Grantsburg Archery Club. He enjoyed taking trips to Canada and the western U.S., with friends, for fishing and elk hunting. Darold was a league bowler for many years. He liked playing cards and cribbage. He also enjoyed woodworking. He was very proud of his daughters, and loved playing with his grandchildren. Darold is preceded in death by his parents, Ellen and LeRoy Hess; brothers: Gary, Roger, David, and Arthur Hess; brothers and sisters that died when they were young: Melvin, Michael, Grace, Bonita, and Linda; sister-in-law, Carrie Lou Hess; and brothers-in-law: Robert Jones, Richard Barr, and John Draper. He is survived by his wife, Maggie; daughters and spouses: Barbara (Ritchie) Bennie and Gayle (David) Gray; grandchildren: Kaylee, Ella, and Eve Bennie; and Anna, Ethan, Sylvia, and Sullivan Gray; siblings: Delores Barr, LeRoy Hess, William (Hazel) Hess, Joyce Jones, Darlene (Van) Johnson, Jeanne (Bennie) Jensen, Laurel (Phifer) Fullenwider, Lawrence (Gayle) Hess, Kathy (Floyd) Frazee, and Aleta (Bruce) Millin; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and their families. The memorial service honoring the life of Darold Hess will be conducted at 2:00 pm (visitation 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm), Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Grace Church in Grantsburg with Pastor Dan Shadis officiating. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow the service at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted with Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Grantsburg, WI.