Marcus Esser

Marcus Paul Esser was born December 9, 1919, to Herman and Katherine (Bissen) Esser. Marcus attended St. Joseph Catholic School in Earling, Iowa. Marcus proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII from 1942 to 1946. Marcus married Sophia Brandt on April 28, 1953 at St. Rose of Lima in Denison, Iowa. The couple farmed and had dairy cows southwest of Woodbine.

Marcus was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed bowling, horseshoes and countless games of cards. Marcus loved spending time with his family.

Marcus died on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa attaining the age of 88 years, six months, and 16 days.

Marcus was preceded in death by his parents and eight siblings, Alex, Tony, Sylvan, Cletus, Ivo, and Herman Esser, Marcella Kaufmann and Modesta Creager. He is survived by his wife, Sophia Esser of Woodbine, Iowa; seven children, Denise (Thomas) Reinig of Portsmouth, Iowa, Debra (Steve) Karman of Hixon, Tennessee, Dave (Julie) Esser of Woodbine, Iowa, Denette (Andrew) Plant of Livonia, Michigan, Dean (Susan) Esser of Portsmouth, Iowa, Doreen (Ronald) Rehurek of Omaha, Nebraska, Diane (Patrick) Stessman of Omaha, Nebraska; 18 grand-children; three great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial
10:30 am Monday, June 30, 2008
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Woodbine, Iowa

Celebrants
Msgr. Jerry Stessman
Deacon Marvin Klein

Musicians
Mary Kay Eby, Jennifer Little
Kristen Karman, Connie Schechinger
Philip Esser, Annette & Tom Allen

Honorary Pall Bearers
Benjamin Reinig ~ Jacob Rehurek

Pall Bearers
Marcus Plant ~ Mark Esser ~ Lyle Esser
Eugene Esser ~ Patrick Esser ~ Bill Maaske

Military Graveside Rites
Weiss Post #143

Final Resting Place
Woodbine Cemetery
Woodbine, Iowa