Fortified with The Sacraments of Holy Mother Church. He passed away peacefully on Thursday January 22, 2026. Loving husband of Kathy Hegger (nee O’Connell). Beloved father of Tommy (Caitlin) Bess, Charlie Hegger and Michael (Lauren Herrell) Hegger and the late Cory Bess. Cherished papa of Nic. Dear brother of Nancy Knoll. Our dear brother-in-law, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend to many.
Services; Funeral from Kutis South County Chapel (5255 Lemay Ferry) on Thur. 1/29 9:30AM for 10AM Mass at Mary Mother of The Church (5901 Kerth Rd St. Louis, 63128). Interment Private. Visitation at Kutis on Wed. 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers donations to the American Lung Assn of MO appreciated.