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Douglas Hessing
DOUGLAS HESSING
Central City
Douglas Anthony Hessing, 58, of Central City, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Celebration of Life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Horseshoe Falls Lodge in Pinicon Ridge Park, Central City.
Doug is survived by his son, Ian (Kari) Hessing; granddaughters, Kaylee, Cadence and Clover; sisters, Sue (Ralph) Shaw and Jill Parham; one niece; three nephews; and several cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, John Parham.
Doug was born July 22, 1958, in Monticello, Iowa, the son of Donald and Joyce (Norton) Hessing. He worked in the purchasing department at J&P Cycles for 25 years. Doug was a motorcycle enthusiast.
He enjoyed mowing his lawn, loved his family and friends, and the many memories of canoeing and camping. Doug was a very proud grandpa. All who knew him will miss his wonderful laugh and one-liners.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family in Doug's memory.
Please share a memory of Doug at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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