Robert "Bob" Hessel

Robert (Bob) Hessel, age 55, of Westminster, South Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on

April 25, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri to Bill and Carol

Hessel. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Michele; beloved children, daughter

Julie Higgs and husband Cody of Imperial, Missouri, daughter Kaileigh Sutherland and husband

Ryan of Clemson, South Carolina, son Zane Hessel and wife Lexi of Simpsonville, South

Carolina, cherished grandchildren, Violet, August and Margot-Ryan; mother, Carol Hessel,

brother, Bill Hessel Jr. and many other relatives and friends that are family. Bob was preceded in

death by his father, Bill Hessel.

Bob served in the Air Force and continued his love for aviation throughout his career in aircraft

structures. He loved being "Bobo" to his grandchildren. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing,

golf, spending time on the lake and spoiling his sweet dogs.

Bob will be remembered for his love for his family and friends, his sense of humor and his desire

to help those in need. He impacted the lives of many people throughout his years of serving in

the local church and through community outreach.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held at South Carolina Botanical Garden Carriage House, 150

Discovery Lane, Clemson, SC 29634, on Sunday, May 25, 2025, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Please

come by and share a story or special memory. https://www.clemson.edu/scbg/visit/maps.html

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Wild Hearts Equine Therapy Center in memory of

Bob, where one of several special services they provide is therapy for those struggling with

mental health issues. https://www.wildheartsequinetherapy.org/donate or Wild Hearts Equine

Therapy Center, 598 Wild Hearts Way, Seneca, SC 29678.