Robert Allen Hess

Robert Allen Hess age 72, passed away on December 7, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.
Born on May 16, 1953, Bob spent most of his life in Dublin, Ohio, were he built a life centered on family, music, and brining people together. He was a loving husband to his wife, Valarie Byers Hess, and a proud father to Britney Bohling and his late son Eric Hess, whom he always carried in his heart. Bob was a loving grandfather to Cord, Cameron, and Beatrice Bohling, who brought him immense joy.

Bob is survived by his wife, Valarie Hess; his daughter Britney Bohling (Billy);
his grandchildren, Cord, Cameron and Beatrice Bohling; his sister Cathy Williams; and his brothers Charles and Andrew Hess, Uncle Jack and Faye Gibbs, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Eric Hess, and parents Louann and Charles Hess.
Bob graduated from Upper Arlington High School in 1971 and earned his bachelor’s degree from Capital University. He also graduated from the Maritime Academy in Traverse City, Michigan, where his love for the water led him to pilot ships on the Great Lakes for many years. Later, he built a successful career in sales, forming lasting relationships everywhere he went.
A remarkably talented man, Bob had a deep love for music. He played many instruments, but his guitar was his favorite. Through music, he shared joy freely, often playing for friends and family. One of his greatest gifts was composing original songs for each of his family members, treasures that will be cherished forever. Bob was also a wonderful storyteller and always had a joke ready, filling rooms with laughter and making people instantly at ease. His passions were many and fully lived: snow and water skiing , golf, tennis, and above all, creating moments that brought people together.
Bob will be remember for his creativity, quick wit, and lively spirit. A natural storyteller with a ready joke, he had a gift for making people laugh and feel connected. Whether through his music, his stories or simply time spent together, Bob left a lasting impression on everyone he met. His legacy lives on in the songs he wrote, the memories he created, and the love he shared with family and friends.
He was also proceeded in death by his grandparents Catherine Gibbs, Stanley Williams, Bertha and Edward Hess, in laws Hugh and Diane Byers, sister and brother in laws , Nancy Hess, Doug Williams, Faye and John Grant and Howard Byers.

He lived a full and adventurous life and in now in the arms of the Lord.

A celebration of life will be held on January 16, 2026 at the Lashutka Center, located at 3479 Riverside Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43221, at Griggs Reservoir. The service will be from 6:00 to 6:30 P.M., followed by an open house until 9:00 P.M.

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