Forrest L. "Hess" Hesterberg

Forrest “Hess” L. Hesterberg, 81 of Waterloo, Illinois, died January 25, 2025 at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri surrounded by family.

Hess was born February 18, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. Alongside his wife, Sharon, he worked as an independent insurance agent as owner of Hesterberg Insurance Agency for 30 years where he enjoyed helping people throughout his whole life. In addition to his work, he also enjoyed golfing, fishing, and traveling. Hess was a member of Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, a Grand Knight with Knights of Columbus, a devout Cardinals fan, and an Air Force veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon, of 58 years; his daughter, Michelle Wolz (Robert) and son, Matthew Hesterberg; four grandchildren, Ryan Wolz (Katie), Derek Wolz (Andrea), Joseph Hesterberg, and Hannah Hesterberg; two great-grandchildren, Lillian and Andrew Wolz; sisters-in-law, JoAnn Walster, Marcella Pour (Joe), and Sharon Weinhoff; brother-in-law Ed Wienhoff (Emma); and many nieces & nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents Harold & Gladys Hesterberg and brothers-in-law Bob Walster and David Weinhoff.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:

SS Peter & Paul Grade School or Donor's Choice

Memorial Visitation:

3 PM to 7 PM Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

8 AM to 9:30 AM Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Mass:

10 AM Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, IL

Father Linus Umoren C.M. officiating

Interment will immediately follow at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo, IL