Jerry Glenn Hess

Jerry Glenn Hess was born October 3, 1968, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, to Emel Clarence Hess and Glynis Patricia Garschina Hess. He died Saturday, January 22, 2022, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 53 years. Jerry completed his secondary education in Owasso, Oklahoma, and graduated with the Owasso High School Class of 1987, where he excelled in football. He continued playing football at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He attended Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa and began a career as an aviation maintenance technician with American Airlines. He was a member of the Transport Workers Union Local #514. Jerry was married July 11, 2009, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Tina Rene McKenna. He enjoyed a variety of pastimes including fishing, golfing, riding motorcycles and off-roading with Tina and his friends, and fixing cars with his best buddy Brad. He also enjoyed playing with his dogs. Those he leaves behind who hold many cherished memories include: His wife; Tina, of the home Stepchildren; Russell Dean Humbert, of Greenville, Michigan Serena Misae Brown, of Owasso, Oklahoma Goddaughter; Ella Grace McCaskey, of Owasso, Oklahoma Brothers; Walter “Butch” Hess and wife Kathy, of Columbus, Kansas Jeff Hess and wife Vickie, of Columbus, Kansas Steve Hess and wife Mickie, of Ozark, Alabama Kenny Hess, of Tulsa, Oklahoma Sisters; Nancy Dowd and husband Monte, of Owasso, Oklahoma Debra Rhein and husband John, of Owasso, Oklahoma Father; Emel Hess, of Owasso, Oklahoma Best Buddy; Brad McCaskey And a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his mother, Glynis Hess Funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022, at the Transport Workers Union Hall at 11945 East Pine Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74116. The family requests memorial contributions be made in Jerry’s memory to the MidAmerica Transplant Family Services House, 1110 Highlands Plaza Drive East, Suite 100, St. Louis, Missouri, 63110, or www.midamericatransplan.org . Arrangements and services were entrusted to Mowery Funeral Service of Owasso. www.moweryfs.com

Jerry Glenn Hess

October 3, 1968 - January 22, 2022