Cape May Hess Clan

  • A vintage photo of a smiling woman wearing a pink patterned dress with a matching scarf, standing next to a man in a light-colored striped shirt, outdoors near a body of water with buildings and trees in the background.

    Mom (Dickenson, Hess, Woehlcke)

    1928-2016

    Incredible mother who held the family together when our father initially abandoned and died shortly thereafter. She married the incredible Corky Woehlcke, raised the kids, and lived the balance of her life in Cape May including many years at Dallas Stores and Swain’s Hardware.

  • Close-up black and white photograph of Bonnie Hess-Rulli with wavy hair, smiling, wearing a light-colored top, against a plain background.

    Bonnie (Hess) Rulli

    1947 - now Rio Grande

    After LCMRHS’65, Bonnie worked as a legal secretary (more paralegal) wherever she lived. She has travelled the world, lived in Florida, and married a couple of times.

  • Portrait of businessman Curt Hess in a gray suit, white shirt, and patterned tie, sitting at a wooden desk with a pen and clipboard, against a blurred background.

    W Curt Hess

    1948 - now Santa Fe NM

    After LCMRHS ‘66, Curt attended Lycoming, then joined the Navy which sent him to NCSU for BS-Computer Science and Monterey for MSEE-Digitial Systems. During his Navy Reserve years, he started several businesses in the healthcare & real estate sectors before returning to Navy full time as GS15 Reserve Director and Cybersecurity Officer. Now consulting with small businesses to implement AI.

  • A black and white senior portrait of a young Richard (Rick) Hess in a suit and tie, with neatly combed hair, in a formal studio setting, most likely LCMRHS circa 1968.

    Rick Hess

    1950 - now Havelock NC

    After LCMRHS’68 Rick spent 4-years in USAF, mostly Dover. Upon discharge, Rick began a career in auto, starting at the bottom and working his way to the top as Dealer Manager - running several dealerships that gained multiple Ford Awards (several times rewarded with tickets to the Super Bowl). Retired.

  • Linda Hess Lambert with son John John wearing a black t-shirt with a dragon design sitting outdoors in Cape May NJ on a patio with trees in the background.

    Linda (Hess) Lambert w/ John Jr.

    1952 - now Rio Grande NJ

    After LCMRHS’70 Linda married and lived in Cape May County 95% of her life, enjoying her family. She has worked with multiple local firms, the longest as a staff employee at the Lobster House HQ.

  • Memorial card for Tom Hess with his photo, birth date June 29, 1954, death date May 8, 2006, and resting in peace message from a funeral home in Cape May, NJ.

    Tommy Hess

    1954 - 2006 - and missed by many

    After LCMRHS’72 Tommy joined USNavy and spent 4-years as a payroll clerk at sea on small ships. He returned to Cape May and was self-employed most of his life: Tom Hess Painting

  • Stan Hess and his wife Nancy pose in front of a large floral arrangement featuring orange, white, and blue flowers inside a dimly lit indoor setting.

    Stan Hess w/ Nancy

    1955 - now Absecan NJ

    After LCMRHS’73 Stan joined the USNavy who promptly moved him to Hawaii for his entire 4-years. Upon returning, Stan worked in Atlantic City Casinos 40+ years, rising to Pit Boss before retiring to home and Golf.

  • Karl Hess, wearing a beige cap sitting at a restaurant table with drinks, condiments, and a menu, looking to the right at night.

    Karl Hess

    1961 - Now Barnegat NJ

    After LCMRHS’79 Karl spent 20-years in USAF, initially in healthcare and ultimately as Air Traffic Control. Both he and wife Phyllis retired USAF but continued to work in industry until 2025. Now travelling the world.