Kerry Mark Hess

December 15th, 1956 - April 8th, 2024

Kerry Mark Hess, 67, of Johnstown, passed away April 8, 2024 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette. He was born on December 15, 1956 in Greeley to Randall Eugene and Patricia Ann (Winchell) Hess and grew up in Johnstown.

Kerry graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1975 and went on to work for the Jones Company and Johnstown Feed & Seed, later working for Agfinity until his retirement.

On February 9, 1980 Kerry married Elaria Alvarado. Together they had four sons; Nathanel, Jeremy, Jarrod and Damien.

On March 19, 1994, he married Michelle Sue Ottinger and they celebrated 30 years together. A few years after being married, Kerry and Michelle welcomed daughter Kaitlyn to the family.

Kerry spent the majority of his life in Johnstown where he followed in his father's footsteps, coaching several baseball, basketball and girls softball teams. Kerry felt it was important for kids to grow up involved not just in sports, but any extra-curricular activities, as they taught teamwork, responsibility, dedication and the rewards of hard work. He enjoyed golfing, watching sports, reading Romance novels and history/westerns but most enjoyed time with his family, especially following the activities of the grandkids.

Survivors include his dad, Randall Hess, wife, Michelle Hess, children; Nathanel (Katie), Jeremy (Sarah), Jarrod (Katrina), Damien (Ashley) and Kaitlyn (Tony Laguardia), 12 grandchildren; Treyvor, Reyleigh, Dominic, Mariah, Nevaeh, Serenity, Rylan, Audrina, Urijah, Zayne, Tenly and Korwin, his sister, Christy (Jeff) Nelson, nieces; Brigette (Kim) Torgerson, Brooklin (Jon) Conklin and a nephew, Brandon (Kacie) Nelson and their families.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Pat and a grandbaby, Drevon.

Kerry’s Life Celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Johnstown United Methodist Church with a reception to follow. The family asks that you may honor Kerry by wearing your Colorado sports team's attire. Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/QgeDrZ_Ct8E Memorial gifts may be made to “Johnstown UMC” in care of Adamson, 2000 47th Ave., Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be shared at AdamsonCares.com.

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Steven Oldemeyer

Kerry I will always cherish our friendship

Published April 18th, 2024

Mike Crespin

Kerry was a great friend almost my entire life. We met in kindergarten and became friends, then my freshman year in HS we were almost inseparable. After HS we lived together for 2 years and he was in my wedding and I was in his. We were such good friends that he asked my mom and dad to be god parents to his first born Nathaniel. Even though later in life we did not see each other a lot we remained great friends. Seeing him go through this struggle the last 5 months was very tough. Until we see each other again Kerry, ❤️❤️❤️ I love you like a brother!!!

Published April 17th, 2024

Steve Oldemeyer

How did you meet Kerry?

Kerry although we moved apart I always thought of you as a close friend we spent hours on the basketball court in your back yard and many days working on the tree fort in the big Juniper tree in my yard, We were neighbors, we were friends, we were teammates. Kerry you will be missed and I will aways cherish our friendship. RIP my friend see you in the future.

Published April 18th, 2024

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