David J. Esselman

Esselman, David J. Age 67, of Savage, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 11, 2007 at the Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis from an accident. Preceded in death by parents, Henry and Ruth Esselman; and wife, Louise Esselman. Survived by children, Sue DePrima (Joe) of San Jose, CA, Craig Esselman (Melissa) of Farmington, and Karen Batt (Keith) of Bellingham, WA; six grandchildren; step mother, Nellie Esselman of St. Cloud; fiancé, DJ Pallum of Savage; brothers, Donald Esselman (Janice) of Coon Rapids, Gerald Esselman (Renee) of Plymouth, Wayne Esselman (Janet) of St. Cloud, and Dale Esselman of St. Cloud. Funeral service Friday 11 AM at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Visitation Friday from 9 to 11 AM at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church gathering area. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Arrangements with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services, Melrose. 1-888-799-4249 www.pattonschad.com
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.