Michael Werner Esser

Michael Werner Esser

February 21, 1948 - April 18, 2022

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MIDDLETON - Michael W. Esser, age 74, of Middleton, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022, at UW Hospital. He was born on Feb. 21, 1948, in Madison, Wis., the son of Del and Phyllis (Pfister) Esser. He married Mary Hill on July 10, 1971.


Michael was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. He taught at Kromrey Middle School for over 30 years.


Michael is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary; daughters, Jennie Esser and Beth Ann Esser; son, Scott (Christina) Esser; grandchildren, Bryelle, Jaeda, Moriah, Elijah and Forest; sisters, Mary Ellen (Richard) Hill, Jane (Bud) Busch and Patti (Tom) Bellissimo; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 7450 University Ave., Middleton, at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2022. A visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday.
 

Memorial contributions may be made in Mike's name to the American Cancer Society and American Heart Association. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


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Mon Apr 25, 2022 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Mass of Christian Burial
Mon Apr 25, 2022 @ 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM CDT
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Luncheon After Service
Mon Apr 25, 2022 @ 11:45 AM - 1:45 PM CDT
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Charlie Esser
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I hunted and fished with Mike and his dad. Mike was a teacher of my 2 sons. Mike was my little league coach. Mike was and always not just a relative and mentor, but a friend. Rest in peace my friend.
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Ann Johnston
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Our thoughts and prayers to Mary and her children at this difficult. Mike always had a smile and a little tease in him. Glenn & Ann Johnston
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Marry Battista
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Dear Esser family, Sending my most heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your dear brother. Mike was my American Studies teacher at Kromery Middle School and also know him as my sister-in-law Patti's big brother. I'm keeping you all in my prayers at this difficult time. Sincerely, Mary Bellissimo Battista
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Mary Roth York
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Mike was a wonderful person that will be missed. He helped many people in the community. Hang on to all your precious memories. Love and peace, Mary and Gary York
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Lori Koch
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Mike and I worked together at Kromrey Middle School. On a teacher work day I joined him and some other friends for lunch at the Sport Bowl. I ordered a pizza burger for lunch. Needless to say it wasn't very good and Mike just got on to me later, "Who goes to the Sport Bowl for lunch and orders a pizza burger?" I learned early on Mike was great at teasing and joking around with and we became fast friends. I moved away from Wisconsin in 1996. Mike and I stayed in contact through phone calls and emails all these years. Mike and Mary even visited me and my family in Kansas on their way to visit their son Scott in Colorado. That visit meant a lot to me and I enjoyed showing Mike and Mary around the Kansas City area. He especially enjoyed the Steamboat Arabia exhibit that showed artifacts of pre civil war life in America. I am going to miss my friend during football season as we had an intense rivalry going between the KC Chiefs versus the Green Bay Packers. In closing, Mike was a true friend and gone much too soon. I am going to miss him and our banter when we used to call one another. I wish his family peace and their hearts to mend with great memories of this man. Hugs, Lori Koch

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