Lee V. Hess, age 77, of Fleetwood, passed on Wednesday the 20th of March in Penn State Health St. Joseph's Bern Township. He was the husband of Judy M. (Kushner) Hess, they celebrated 51 years of marriage on June 23, 1967. Born in Bethlehem the son of the late Leroy G. Hess and Verna E. (Stump) Hess.

Lee was a U S Army veteran serving from 1961 to 1964.

His  career was with the former DANA Corporation, Reading retiring after 38 years in 2000. Lee was then hired by Fastenial Corporation last working Friday the 15 ^th .

His passion was golf starting as caddy at the former Berkleigh Country Club when he was thirteen. Golfing a minimum of three or four times a week and traveling south during the winter.

A Philadelphia sports fan of the Eagles and Phillies. Lee is best known for his sense of humor.

He was a member of Horace M. Kieffer Post 625 American Legion Fleetwood.

He is survived by his wife, Judy and children Michele L. Hess and Shawn M. Hess both of Fleetwood. A sister Laverne R. (Hess) Fisher of Palm Bay, Florida. Other survivors include Many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 23rd at Mae A. Stump Funeral Home, Inc., 117 West Main Street, Fleetwood, PA. Viewing will be from 11:00 a.m. to time of service.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County 58 Kennel Rd Birdsboro, PA 19508 or BerksARL.org.