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Thomas J. "Tom" Esser

Thomas J. "Tom" Esser obituary, Milwaukee, WI

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Thomas Esser Obituary

Esser, Thomas J. "Tom" Tom was peacefully reunited with his father James Esser on Monday, May 14, 2018 at the age of 65. Loving husband of 42 years to Linda (nee Fisher). Beloved dad of Michael (Sarah Barwacz) Esser. Dear brother of Wayne (Linda) Esser and Karen (Oliver) Zimmerman. Cherished son of Joan Esser. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home SATURDAY, May 19, 2018 from 9:00AM-11:00AM. Funeral Service at 11:00AM. A private family burial will take place to follow. Tom was a Senior Chief Petti Officer (retired) of the United States Navy serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He loved the camaraderie with his fellow Chiefs. Tom also retired from Columbia St. Mary's Hospital as a Biomedical Engineer. He enjoyed golfing, having a beer with friends, bird watching, working on his house projects and most importantly spending time with his family and friends. He will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorials to a veteran's group of your choice or the Wisconsin Humane Society are appreciated.

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on May 16, 2018.
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Tom was a great guy and always so helpful and knowledgeable. Not the same without him when he retired. It was a pleasure to know him.

Deena Smaniotto

Coworker

May 18, 2018

Kerri Martin

May 16, 2018

Linda
We are sad to hear of Tom's passing. Though we have not seen you for many years, we still have great memories of our "circle parties" on Marion Ct. Bob & Linda Anderson

May 16, 2018

Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. May you find comfort in knowing that God keeps those who fall asleep in death in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15

Tasha

May 16, 2018

So sorry for your loss. The Bible says there is a time to weep, surely the death of a loved one brings on such time. May God be with you to comfort you Ecclesiastes 3:1,4

May 16, 2018

Mike & Family,

So sorry for this loss. I never got to meet your dad in person, but I felt like I knew him anyway through all the stories I heard. He sounds like a truly great person. Many condolences to all of you.

Amanda Erickson

May 16, 2018

Tom, we'll miss you brother. The Navy is a better place because of you. Fair winds and following sea on your journey home.

BMC (SCW) Dave Yahn

May 16, 2018

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Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home - Bay View Chapel

3275 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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11:00 a.m.

Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Home - Bay View Chapel

3275 South Howell Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53207

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