Robert Esser Obituary
Robert is preceded in death by his father, George Esser and his mother, Jodi Esser. Robert is survived by his brothers, Kelly (Belinda) and Sean (Connie), niece Lily Kai, and nephews Reef and Ethan. Robert leaves behind many other siblings, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Robert moved from Wisconsin with his family to Fort Lauderdale in the early 80s. Robert was the manager of the Boathouse in Fort Lauderdale for over 20 years. He was a familiar face for the incoming yachts. He was very well-known in the yachting community. Robert loved to fish, boat, travel, and spend time with his brother Kelly, celebrating their birthdays together often as they shared the same birth date. Robert was funny, charismatic and full of life.
A celebration of Robert will be held, the first night of the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show commencing, on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 7-10 p.m., at the Boathouse, 1601 SE 16th Street, in Fort Lauderdale.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Robert's name to the Coastal Conservation Association www.ccaflorida.org
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Brian Smith
July 26, 2025
Sean Esser
July 26, 2025
Kristina Snelling
July 25, 2025
Forever Rob Awesome... rest peacefully with your parents.
Sean Esser
July 25, 2025
We will all miss you dearly. Rest in peace until we see each other again. Love your brother Sean Connie & Ethan
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Sean Esser
July 25, 2025
Candie Fike
July 25, 2025
Rest in heaven Robert.
Courtney
July 25, 2025
Miss this guy
Capt. Wendy Umla
July 25, 2025
Always smiling, always a story, especially during Weiner Wednesday! The entire yachting community is deeply saddened by this loss. Keep those fun and happy memories of Robert at the front of your heart. Love and kindness to the Esser clan and all of Robert´s yachting family.
Peyton LaCaria
July 25, 2025
One of the many great boys keys fishing trips over the years.
Brian Smith
July 25, 2025
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