George Esser
September 04, 1933 - September 30, 2020
Obituary
CROSS PLAINS - George Esser, age 87, of Cross Plains, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on Sept. 4, 1933, in the Town of Berry, the son of Mathias and Adaline (Paer) Esser. He married Barbara Ross on June 1, 1957.
George worked for Royster’s for 39 years. He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, baking, petting dogs and watching westerns. He was proud to be Mr. Fix-It, and most of all, he loved playing with his grandkids and great grandkids.
George is survived by his children, Rose (Jim) Riddle and William Esser; grandchildren, Tonya (Shawn) Danz Grass, Monica (Jason) Houtsinger, Stacy Colins, Matt (Rachel) Esser, Kim Esser (Ryan) and Cody Esser; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; Barbara, his wife of 62 years; brothers, Andrew, Pete, Lawrence and Eugene Esser; and sisters, Theresa, Margaret, Catherine and Betty.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes Street, Cross Plains, at 12 noon on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020, with Father Chahm Gahng presiding. Friends and family who wish to view the Mass via LIVE STREAM may visit www.sfxcrossplains.org. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the start of the Mass on Thursday.
The family wishes to thank the home team and in care staff of Agrace HospiceCare for all of their wonderful care and support given to George and his family. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
We will miss you, Bumpa.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
Events
Visitation
Thu Oct 8, 2020 @ 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
Mass of Christian Burial
Thu Oct 8, 2020 @ 12:00 PM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (Cross Plains) • 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Memories
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Donna Markgraf
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Uncle George, the last of of his siblings. We will miss George and remember all the fun gatherings we use to have with the Esser families. Our sincere condolences. Donna and Rueben
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Diane Transue
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We will miss George along with all his brothers and sisters. So many good times and memories with the Esser families over the years. So sorry to Rose and Billy and your families. Diane and Butch
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Phyllis Yngsdal
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Ruth & Family:
Sending my sympathy on the passing of your uncle.
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Jean Hilgendorf
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rose and family, you have my deepest sympathy, so hard to lose a family member.
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Brenda Parrell
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When you remember a word, a look or a feeling from the past, realize that memories give you strength and peace. Cherish the Memories! - Sending Sympathy, Brenda (Boehnen) Parrell
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Linda Strassman
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My sympathy to Rose, Bill and all the family. Treasure your memories, sending love and strength.
Linda (Esser) Strassman