Michael J. Hess (Hessie), 62, formerly of Jonestown, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Born in Lebanon, on December 8, 1958, he was the son of Marie E. (Troutman) Lindberg wife of Ronald Lindberg Sr. Ephrata PA. Michael was a United States Army Veteran and was employed for 14 years as an Auto Mechanic for Reese’s Auto Service and Sales in Myerstown. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, motorcycle riding and was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles.

In addition to his mother, Michael is survived by his daughter, Aubrey A., wife of Ben Moser, of Myerstown and his son, Mark C. Hess, of Cornwall; five grandchildren: Kelsey, Savannah, Zander, Olivia and Maddox; one great-grandchild: Braylen; two sisters, Gail, wife of Scott Helm, of Cornwall and Diane, wife of Kerry Hyman, of Ephrata; two brothers, Tom, husband of Deb Hess, of Schaefferstown and John, husband of Vy Hess, of Denver and two step sisters, Kris, wife of Randy Schellhamer, of Womelsdorf, and Kim Gaskin, Hatfield. Michael was pre-deceased by his brother, Billy Hess, Denver.

Friends and relatives are invited to gather at the Grose Funeral Home, Inc., on Friday, November 19, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. to process to Indiantown Gap National Cemetery for a committal service scheduled at 2:00 p.m. Contributions in memory of Michael can be made at papatriotguard.org