Norman Emil Hess Jr.

September 11, 1942 - August 4, 2020

Norman Emil Hess, Jr., age 77, of Saginaw, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, with family by his side. The son of Norman and Arlene Hess, Norman was born on September 11, 1942, in Saginaw, Michigan. Norman proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years and was a dedicated employee with UPS for 32 years. He was a member of St. Martin Lutheran Church in Birch Run, where he was very active as an elder and served on church council. Norman loved woodworking, long day trips, boar and bear hunting, camping in the RV, and animals. He will be greatly missed by his family. Norman is survived by his children, Bruce (Jen) Hess, Donna (Ron) Richardson, Earl (Brenda) Hess, and Cindy Aguillard; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, David Hess, Jim Hess, and John (Katie) Hess. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife, Carolyn Hess, and his parents, Norman and Arlene Hess. Visitation will take place on Saturday, August 8, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. at Fischer Family Funeral Home, 504 N. Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602. In accordance with current state mandated restrictions, social distancing and limitations on number gathered within the building will be observed. Attendees are also kindly asked to wear a mask or other facial covering, per state requirements. Norman’s funeral service will be held outdoors and is limited to 100 people, per state requirements. Social distancing and masks are also still required. Pastor Joe Cottam will officiate. Interment will take place at Chapel Hill Mausoleum, Freeland, at a later date. Memorials in honor of Norman may be made to St. Martin Lutheran Church, 10995 Canada Road, Birch Run, MI 48415. Funds will go towards youth trips to the VA Hospital to visit and support patients. For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. To express your condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.