Brenda Kay Hess

Hess, Brenda K. (Reuschel) Age 59 – July 2, 1952 – November 24, 2011 After a courageous, four-year battle with ovarian cancer, Brenda passed away Thanksgiving morning, surrounded by those who loved her. Originally from Golden, Illinois, Brenda married Randy Hess on March 11th 1972. The two moved to Omaha, NE, where they have resided for the last 40 years. In that time, Brenda and Randy began a family with two children: son, Corey and daughter, Ellie. In addition to being a loving mother, Brenda succeeded in her professional career as well. After obtaining her Masters Degree in Home Economics from the University of Nebraska, she used this knowledge to teach Family and Consumer Science for 35 years with many Omaha and Millard Public Schools before retiring in 2010. Brenda took several student cooking teams to State and National Restaurant Association Cooking competitions, and she was awarded the Nebraska ProStart Teacher of the Year Excellence Award in 2003 for an outstanding contribution and commitment to education in the restaurant and foodservice industry. After retiring, Brenda pursued her passions in life, which included being a loving Oma to Emerson, her granddaughter. Her other joys included sewing, wine group, traveling, and cooking for her family. Brenda’s faith was evident by her involvement in West Hills Presbyterian Church and Young Life Youth Ministry. She enjoyed teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and serving as a Youth Volunteer Leader. Brenda was also on the local Young Life Area Committee and served as a volunteer in placing foreign exchange students for Amicus International Student Exchange Program. She is survived by her loving husband, son, daughter, granddaughter, daughter-in-law Aubrey, parents Louis and Isabel Reuschel, brother Jeff and wife Teri Reuschel, twin sister Linda and husband Greg Schuchmann, mother-in-law Pauline Hess, many loving family members, and countless dedicated friends. In honor of her life, a celebration service will be held at West Hills Presbyterian Church on December 6 at 6:00 PM. The family requests that donations be given to Young Life, 2324 Bob Boozer Drive, Omaha, NE, 68130, in celebration of Brenda’s commitment and desire to help kids find a relationship with our Lord.