Frederick "Joe" Hess's obituary , Passed away on October 24, 2025 in Niceville, Florida

Frederick "Joe" Hess

March 13, 1934 - October 24, 2025 (91 years old)

Niceville, Florida

Frederick "Joe" Hess's obituary , Passed away on October 24, 2025 in Niceville, Florida

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Heritage Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery

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Frederick "Joe" Hess

March 13, 1934 - October 24, 2025 (91 years old)

Niceville, Florida

Frederick Hess Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Frederick Hess (Niceville, Florida), born in Brisbane, Queensland, who passed away on October 24, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Frederick Hess or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid Frederick farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Frederick is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John "Jack" William Hess and Coral Anne Frogett; his sister Barbara; and his son Scott. He is survived by: his daughter Kathleen Marie (Carl); his wife Pat; his daughter-in-law Karen; and his grandchildren, Andrew, Zachary, Patrick and Katherine. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Heritage Gardens Funeral Home (2201 Partin Dr N, Niceville, FL 32578). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 at the Sunset Cemetery (211 Sunset Ln, Valparaiso, FL 32580).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heritage Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery



Wed

Oct 29

Visitation

Heritage Gardens Funeral Home
2201 Partin Dr N, Niceville, FL 32578

Wed

Oct 29

Funeral service

Heritage Gardens Funeral Home
2201 Partin Dr N, Niceville, FL 32578

Wed

Oct 29

Burial

Sunset Cemetery
211 Sunset Ln, Valparaiso, FL 32580

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