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In Memory Of

Richard Hess, age 78, of Billings, formerly of Fallon

January 19, 1944 – April 9, 2022

Richard (Dick) Hess was born January 19, 1944, in Glendive, MT to John W. & Aileen (Cooper) Hess.

He passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Riverstone Hospice House in Billings. He spent the prior two weeks in Billings Clinic Hospital due to complications from a leukemia diagnosis in 2016 and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis in 2021.

He was raised in Fallon, MT with four brothers and 1 sister. He attended grade school in Fallon and high school in Terry. Richard attended Dawson Community College after high school and then headed to Wyoming to work in the oil fields for a couple of years. In 1965, he returned to Fallon and purchased the Fred Kaul farm.

On June 12, 1965, he married Lola (Brost) in Terry and to this union were born 3 children. A daughter TrubiJean and two sons Troy and Trent.

Dick & Lola purchased the Lassle and the Buechler place where they raised sugar beets, corn, pinto beans, alfalfa, malt barley, and wheat. Dick also raised black angus cattle and had a feedlot where he custom fed calves. He served on the Buffalo Rapids Irrigation Board, Fallon Sewer Board, Fallon Fire Department, and the Eastern Montana Pullers Association. Dick retired from farming and ranching in 2007, moved to Miles City and then to Billings in 2019 where he lived until his passing.

Dick enjoyed bowling, boating at Fort Peck where they had a cabin, snowmobiling, watching NASCAR, and playing cards. In later years, he enjoyed traveling to Arizona in their motorhome. He enjoyed watching his son Trent in “Bump n Run” races. Dick loved his grandkids and great grandkids.

Dick was preceded in death by his father John W. and mother Aileen M.; his sister LeAnn; son-in-law Franky Woods; brother-in-law Gary Meidinger; nephew Michael; mother-in-law Nettie Brost; and father-in-law Harry Brost.

Dick is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lola Hess; daughter Trubi Woods of Billings and her children Brayden (Trisha) Stone of Dillon, great grandchildren Tarec and Colson; and Alyssa (Ramsey) Green of Tucson, AZ; son Troy (JoDee) of Baker and their children Conrad, DeeAnna, and Willa; son Trent (Jamie) of Lewistown and children Ty, Whisper, and Lily; brothers David (Diedree) of Brighton, CO, Tim (Karen) of Terry, Ken (Vicki) of Miles City; Tom (Darlene) of Billings; as well as many treasured nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Prairie County Hospital Foundation, Fallon Fire Department, or a charity of one’s choice.

Family will Receive Friends on Monday, April 18, 2022, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday April 19, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. A luncheon will follow at the Riley Center in Miles City. Interment to follow at 2:30 p.m. at Prairie County Cemetery in Terry, MT.

Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday April 18, 2022

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Tuesday April 19, 2022

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Luncheon

To follow immediately after the Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday April 19, 2022

Riley Center

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Rite of Committal

2:30 p.m.

Tuesday April 19, 2022

Prairie County Cemetery

Terry, Montana 59349

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Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday April 18, 2022

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Tuesday April 19, 2022

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Luncheon

To follow immediately after the Mass of Christian Burial

Tuesday April 19, 2022

Riley Center

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Rite of Committal

2:30 p.m.

Tuesday April 19, 2022

Prairie County Cemetery

Terry, Montana 59349

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  1. Condolences to the entire Hess family. May you find strength and comfort in the days ahead.

  2. Sorry for your loss Lola and family
    Sending prayers love hugs
    Jerry and Donna Buxbaum

  3. Sorry to hear of Dicks passing, may He rest in peace. Mearl DeTienne Billings MT.

  4. Sorry for your loss of Dick ,Looks and family may the Lord comfort you in this time.

  10. Our sincere sympathy to Dick’s family. What a good guy! Always respected him. Lola, may our prayers comfort you. You know he was lived by all who knew him.

  11. Thinking of you Lola and Trubie and the rest of your family. Will be praying for you.

  13. Lola, I was so sorry to hear about Dick’s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this difficult time. Sincere sympathy to you all.

  14. What a magnificent fellow! Absolutely one of my favorites. Loved stopping by with my Dad at Dick’s shop and having great visits. Glad to have been able to do dirt work for him on occasion, as well.

  15. What a magnificent fellow! Absolutely one of my favorites. Loved stopping by with my Dad at Dick’s shop and having great visits. Glad to have been able to do dirt work for him on occasion, as well.

  17. Our deepest sympathy to Lola and the rest of the Hess family. As life long friends we will certainly miss the family friendship of my high school buddy Richard. Prayers and the very best life can give to Lola, their family, and to Dick’s siblings and their families as well. We will ALL miss a great man…
    Tim and Pam Meidinger

  18. Lola and family just know that when I think of Richard I will always be thankful to have met you two and had you for caring wonderful neighbors.

  19. Dear Lola and family. My prayers are with you. Many great memories of you and Dick back in Terry. Love, Mary Ann

  20. He will be greatly missed. May you find Peace in knowing that he is at Home and at Peace now. And is an Angel watching over us. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. 🙏 With much love and sympathy, Cora(Scholl) Burtchett
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  21. So sad to hear of your loss of Dick. May the good Lord help you through this difficult time, and the days that follow. Sincerely, Barb and Jerry.

  22. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m keeping all of the Hess family in my thoughts and prayers.❤️🙏🏻
    Dani Wheeler

  23. So sorry to hear about the passing of Dick. May he Rest In Peace and fly with the angels. 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  24. So very sorry to hear this news. Prayers of peace for Dick’s family and friends. He will truly be missed.
    Tom and Connie Young

  25. Lola and family’s,
    We are saddened to hear of the death of Dick. We send our sympathy to all of you.

  27. So sorry to hear of Dicks passing ,our thoughts and prayers are with all the family

  28. Lola——-my sympathies to you and your family. I enjoyed getting to know Dick, he was fun to visit with and could always give Chris a run for his money!!! Prayers to you all——-

  29. Lola and family I can not tell you how sorry I was to hear about Dick. So glad that we were able to know him. I know your heart is breaking and praying that in the days ahead God will give you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  30. We extend our deepest sympathy to you Lola and your family. May you find comfort in the Lord as you struggle with the loss of this wonderful man.
    Myra and Kevin Thoeny

  31. Our sympathy and prayers are with all of Dick’s family. May he rest in peace.

  32. Lola and family, so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing
    . Prayers for all of the family. Delphine

  33. Prayers to your family Tom. My condolences and prayers to all of your friends and relatives…🙏🙏

  34. Deepest sympathy and prayers for Lola and family. May you find comfort in the Lord during this loss.

  35. Our prayers to you and your family, Lola. We always liked Dick alot. He was always friendly and easy to visit with. He lived a good life, raised a good family and will not soon be forgotten.

  36. Our prayers to you and your family, Lola. We always liked Dick alot. He was always friendly and easy to visit with. He lived a good life, raised a good family and will not soon be forgotten.

  37. Lola and Family,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs…

  38. Lola and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Dick was just an all around good guy. He will be missed.

  40. Lola,A big hug from me,missing you an hope you are doing ok!You are in my thoughts &prayers!With deepest sympathy,Love Always Suz

  41. Lola and Family, So sorry to hear this. Our Deepest Sympathy. A lot of special memories spending time with Dick and family at Fallon. Thoughts and prayers with Family and Relatives.

  42. Scott & I are so sorry for your loss- we truly enjoyed getting to know you! Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
    Scott & Voni Tally

  43. Dearest Lola and family, sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. He was a good guy, and married one of my favorite girls. He will be missed.

  44. Jan. Champion.
    Am so glad to have meet both of you in church. And always enjoyed our visit after mass
    My sympathy to the Hess family

  45. Lola, I am at a loss for what to say. I am so sad for you all. You know how much I love you and loved Dick. He will be missed by everyone.

  46. So sorry for your loss. He was truly a great man. So glad I got to meet him!

  47. Lola, the Sunday morning breakfasts after mass, with you and Dick, Glenda and Ron was what Connie and I always enjoyed. Remembered Dick sure liked to order the side pork with his breakfast. Had to stop our conversation several times so he could get home to watch the races. Great times and great way to start the day. Our prayers and condolences to you and all your family Connie and Gene

  48. So sorry for your loss . I lost my wife Sandy . and it is not easy ! my prayers are with you and your family !

  49. We are so sorry to hear of Dick passing away, we have you & all the family in our thoughts & prayers Ben & Eileen Benjamin , & Strad & Kent

  50. I have never forgotten you guys !! Dick was an awesome guy. Working on that farm were some of the best days of my life!!! Not to mention some of the best meals i”ve eaten.; Thanks Lola

  51. My condolences to Lola, Tim, Ken and the rest of the Hess family. So sorry to hear of the loss of Dick. May your memories of him lighten your hearts.
    Sandie Waldo Viall

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