HESSELL, Joseph "Joe" age 91 of Dayton, passed away Saturday, May 31, 
2014 at his residence. Joe was born on May 25, 1923 in Covington, Kentucky, 
son of the late Joseph and Erdine Hessell, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife 
of 36 years, Charma Kay Hessell; daughter, Debbie Bonin of Charlton, MA; son, 
Jeff (Mary) Hessell of Beavercreek, OH; step children, Chanda Dicke of 
Charleston, SC, Bob (Katy) Shroder of Warren, OH, Ron (Sue) Shroder of 
West Chester, OH & Steve (Kim) Shroder of Bellbrook, OH; 15 grandchildren; 
and Kay's foster daughter Pamela Fry and her 2 children. Joe was a graduate 
of West Carrollton High School and attended Miami University. During World 
War II, he proudly joined the U.S. Army and served as a Paratrooper in the 
European Theater where he received a Purple Heart during the Battle of the 
Bulge, and other medals of valor for his service. Joe was employed by N.C.R. 
for over 46 years and retired as General Manager of Old River Park. Friends 
may call from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the TOBIAS 
FUNERAL HOME - FAR HILLS CHAPEL, 5471 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, Ohio 
45429, with the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. Burial Beavertown Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 3797 
Summit Glen Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45449 
Condolences may be made to tobiasfuneralhome.com
Published in Dayton Daily News on June 5, 2014 

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