Julius August Hess

A Mass of Christian Burial for Julius August Hess, 88, of Lindsay, is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Tatyrek officiating.  Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery.  A Rosary service, followed by visitation, will begin at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 13, at Geo. J. Carroll & Son Funeral Home.

Mr. Hess passed away January 8, 2022 in Gainesville.

Julius was born July 8, 1933, south of Lindsay, to Henry Gerhart and Rose (Schmidlkofer) Hess.  He attended Lindsay High School and was very active in 4-H, receiving the Gold Star Achievement Award and the Santa Fe Award.  He played high school football for the St. Mary’s Mustangs, where he received the nickname, “J.J.”  Julius was in the U.S. Army, stationed at Fort Hamilton in New York.  He worked many jobs over his 88 years, including: oilfield worker, house mover, truck driver, and farmer.  He also worked at Southland Paint for 27 years.

Julius met the love of his life, Elsie Marie Popp, in the summer of 1958 and they married September 26, 1959 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gainesville.  In 1975, they built their home on the “Old Popp Place” north of Lindsay, where he resided until he died.

Julius loved spending time with family and friends, joking around, going for drives through Marysville, and watching Westerns.  He enjoyed farming, Farmall tractors, and caring for his cattle and guineas.  Julius and Elsie enjoyed playing 42 and 84 with friends for many years.

Mr. Hess was preceded in death by: wife of 59 years, Elsie; brother, Lambert Hess; brother, Henry Hess, Jr.; sister-in-law, Nell Hess; son-in-law, Russ Summerlin; brothers-in-law: James Hellinger and Gus Berend; and his parents.

Survivors include: daughter, Joy Summerlin; son, Eric Hess and wife, Sherry; daughter, Gina Sharp and husband, David; grandchildren: Shelby Ratterree and husband, Hunter, Josh Hess, A.J. Summerlin, Ryan Sharp, and Emily Sharp; sister, Rose Mary Fangman and husband, Winston; brother, Paul John Hess and wife, Lillian “Sis”; sister, Nellie Berend; sister, Margie Huchton and husband, David; sister, Clare Hellinger; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Gina and David wish to thank Seven Sisters Care, especially Julia, Wendy, and Sandra, for helping Dad stay home, where he could enjoy life and be with his close family and friends and watch his grandchildren Ryan and Emily grow and play.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church or Cooke County Antique Tractor Club.

Serving as pallbearers are: Glenn Fuhrmann, Linus Fuhrmann, George Spaeth, Andy Popp, Shane Berend, and Rudy Hess.  Honorary Pallbearers are: Hank Schumacher and Kevin Fuhrmann.