Lt Timothy Clark Hess, USCG Ret, 73, of Eldridge, MO died March 3rd in Springfield, MO. He was born August 22, 1940 in New Albany, Indiana to John and Margaret (Winn) Hess. Timothy Hess was a Lieutenant in the USCG who proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He subsequently enjoyed a law enforcement career throughout southern and central Texas before enjoying life and retirement in the beautiful Missouri outdoors. His many artistic accomplishments included music, play-writing, and painting. Survivors include his wife, Jill; son, Timothy C (Sherry) Hess, Jr. of Chesapeake, VA; daughter, Valerie (Martin) Meravy of Chesapeake, VA; brother, John (Diane) Hess Jr. of League City, TX; sisters, Marybeth (Michael) Wallace of Houston, TX and Therese (Douglas) Stengle of San Antonio, TX; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers, Michael, Theodore, Christopher, and Anthony Hess. Services will be held at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield, MO in May. Online condolences may be made at www.gormanscharpf.com. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer you to donate to the charity of your choice.