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Peter Andrew “Pete” Hessing

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Birth	:	9 May 1926 Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Mar 2014 Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Leighton, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3572006, -92.7881012
Description	:	Peter Andrew Hessing was born on May 9, 1926, in Oskaloosa, Iowa; the oldest of five sons of J. Andrew Hessing and Jennie Bloem Hessing. As a boy, Pete lived on a farm southeast of Pella and attended Pleasant View School. In March of 1940 his family moved to a farm south of Oskaloosa. After graduating from the eighth grade at Elm Grove School in 1941, Pete worked as a hired hand on neighboring farms. From March of 1951 to March of 1953, Pete served in the 97th Field Artillery of the U.S. Army, stationed at Camp Carson, Colorado. He enjoyed... Read More	Peter Andrew Hessing was born on May 9, 1926, in Oskaloosa, Iowa; the oldest of five sons of J. Andrew Hessing and Jennie Bloem Hessing. As a boy, Pete lived on a farm southeast of Pella and attended Pleasant View School. In March of 1940 his family moved to a farm south of Oskaloosa. After graduating from the eighth grade at Elm Grove School in 1941, Pete worked as a hired hand on neighboring farms. From March of 1951 to March of 1953, Pete served in the 97th Field Artillery of the U.S. Army, stationed at Camp Carson, Colorado. He enjoyed Colorado, and it would become a frequent destination for family vacations. Peter married Betty Joyce Steenhoek on November 17, 1955, at her parents' home near Leighton. Pete and Betty farmed north of Leighton for four years. During that time their daughters, Leanne, Lois, and Mary, were born. In 1960, the family moved to a farm near Rose Hill, and in January of 1965, they moved to Pella. Peter worked as a welder at Van Gorp Manufacturing from 1964 until his retirement in 1995. During his retirement years, Pete worked picking apples at Pella Nursery. He took up woodworking as a hobby, and blessed his family with furniture and toys from his garage workshop. Pete also spent many hours making toys for the Toy Ministry. He served in quiet ways; driving people to the doctor or to In't Veld's for coffee, delivering meals, and correcting Bible study answers. Pete was a member of Calvary Christian Reformed Church, where he served as treasurer of the Men's Society. Peter enjoyed reading, and was always willing to read aloud to his children and grandchildren. He shared his love of nature with his family, pointing out trees and birds on Sunday afternoon drives in the country. Pete loved to travel, taking his family on vacation trips nearly every summer. He raised a garden every year, and did whatever needed to be done around the house, from repairs to washing dishes. In his later years, Pete lived at Fair Haven East and Jefferson Place. He died on March 8, 2014 at Noord Holland Cottage in Pella. Those left to cherish his memory are his three daughters; fifteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Hessing and Elmer Hessing; his brothers- and sisters-in-law, Jim and Sheryll Steenhoek, Loren and Marge Steenhoek, and Esther and Owen Ver Meer; and seventeen nieces and nephews. Peter was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Jennie Hessing; his wife Betty; two brothers, Marvin Hessing and Donald Hessing; and two sisters-in-law, Doris Bruxvoort Hessing and Eileen Hasselman Hessing.

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Peter Andrew “Pete” Hessing's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Leighton, Mahaska County, USA.
When did Peter Andrew “Pete” Hessing death?
Peter Andrew “Pete” Hessing death on 8 Mar 2014 in Pella, Marion County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Peter Andrew “Pete” Hessing's memorial?
Latitude: 41.3572006
Longitude: -92.7881012

Family Members:

Parent

Andrew Hessing

(1894 - 1986)

Jennie Bloem Hessing

(1894 - 1978)

Spouse

Betty Joyce Steenhoek Hessing

(1934 - 2009)

Siblings

John Carl Hessing

(1927 - 2016)

Marvin Gene Hessing

(1929 - 1955)

Donald D. Hessing

(1934 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Leighton, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3572006, -92.7881012

2. Centennial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3857994, -92.7771988

3. Olivet Cemetery
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5. Howard Cemetery
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6. Mitchell Cemetery
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7. Black Oak Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3922005, -92.8542023

8. Porter Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3502998, -92.8764038

9. Prine Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3280983, -92.7071991

10. Evans Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3027802, -92.7269363

11. Madison Cemetery
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12. Parsons Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3136300, -92.8707470

13. County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2818985, -92.7677994

14. Rochester Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2689018, -92.7902985

15. Smith Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2724991, -92.8218994

16. Appel Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4474983, -92.7861023

17. Gregory Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2910770, -92.8815070

18. Bellefountaine Cemetery
Scott Township, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2803001, -92.8666992

19. Beacon Cemetery
Beacon, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2778015, -92.7080994

20. Chew Cemetery
Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3166718, -92.6668596

21. Peoria Cemetery
Peoria, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4620018, -92.8040009

22. DeLong-Delashmutt Cemetery
Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2560005, -92.7460022

23. Jackson Cemetery
New Sharon, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4441230, -92.6989610

24. Weatherwax Cemetery
New Sharon, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4516380, -92.7116580