James Hessler

James "Jim" R. Hessler, age 50, of Dayton, passed away January 9, 2014. He was a graduate of Bishop Wehrle High School and The Ohio State University where he received his degree in Electrical Engineering. Jim enjoyed participating in contra dancing and loved the outdoors. He is survived by his children, Olivia, Ethan, and Elliott Hessler, and their mother, Laurie of Dayton; parents, Alex and Irene Hessler of Columbus; twin brother, Steve (Lin) of Pataskala; sisters, Susan Hessler (Doug) of Columbus, Julie Hessler of Columbus, and brother Mike Hessler of South Carolina; nephews and nieces, Alex, Rocky, Sara, Noah, Calee, Coleman, and Finlay; aunts and uncle, Bert and Ed Tomayko, Ann Puch, Mary Ann Hessler, and many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives. Family will receive friends, Thursday January 16, 2014 from 1-3 p.m. with memorial service to follow at GRAUMLICH FUNERAL HOME, 1351 S. High Street. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be directed to NAMI (www.nami.org). To sign and view Jim's online book of memories please visit www.graumlichfuneralhome.com.