James A.

Hess

James A. Hess passed away peacefully on November 13, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on December 4, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Norman Emil Hess and Arlene (Sindlinger) Hess and resided in Saginaw his entire life.

Jim was a proud Vietnam veteran and spent his entire career as a schoolteacher, teaching history, English, and social studies. He wore a suit, tie and cuff links to class every day. He taught his students that school was their job, and he showed them what it meant to take that work seriously.

Jim was a member and former president of the Fordney Club where his generosity, joke telling and sense of humor were well known.

Jim is survived by his daughter Amy Good and her husband Aaron, his former wife Patricia Toth, his brother John Hess, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers Norman and David.

The family is especially grateful to his nephew Earl Hess for the care he gave him over the past three years.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Jim’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a memorial donation to American Legion Post #439.

Please share memories of Jim at the service or by visiting his obituary page at www.casefuneralhome.com to sign the online guest book.