Submitted by: Dan Rich

Roger A. Hesch

July 26, 1941 - Nov. 21, 2006

South Bend Tribune 11/25/2006

Roger A. Hesch, 65, of Mishawaka, died in his home on Tuesday, November 21st. He was born in St. Joseph County, Indiana on July 26, 1941, to Richard M. and Inez A. (Christman) Hesch.

Roger is survived by his wife, Peggy Hesch of Columbus, Georgia; his mother, Inez Hesch of Bremen; his son, Brian (Carol) Hesch of South Bend; and two granddaughters, Megan and Hailey. He is also survived by a sister, Joan Thomas of Ocala, FL.; four brothers, Donald R. (Mary) Hesch of Bremen, Duaine P. (Carolyn) Hesch of South Bend, Jerry (Martha) Hesch of Mishawaka and Gary (Sherry) Probst of Mishawaka. Mr. Hesch was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Betty Woodruff; and a brother, Charles Hesch.

He was employed with A.M. General for over thirty years. He served his country in the Army and was honorably discharged in 1962. Roger attended Horizon Ministries in Bremen. He enjoyed Rocco's Pizza, family gatherings, and going to breakfast with his son Brian.

Friends may visit with the family from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, November 25, 2006, in Bubb Funeral Chapel 3910 North Main Street. A funeral eulogy will be at 3 p.m. Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Joseph County, 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, Indiana 46637.