Karl Lee Essenburg

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TIMOTHY SOBOTA

November 5, 2025

Karl was one of my teachers, driver's Ed instructor and supervisor on my first summer job triming pine trees in county parks and best of all a friend. The world is a little sadder place without him. Karl was top drawer all the way. Tim Sobota class of 71 WOHS. Go Panthers!

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Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home

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November 3, 2025

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Visitation

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Christ Memorial Church

595 Graafschap Rd, Holland, MI 49423

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Memorial service

1:00 p.m.

Christ Memorial Church

595 Graafschap Rd, Holland, MI 49423

Langeland-Sterenberg Funeral Home

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November 3, 2025

Karl Essenburg Obituary

Karl Essenburg, age 89, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Karl was a member of Christ Memorial Church, taught for West Ottawa Schools and Grand Valley State University. He retired after 48 years as an... Read Karl Essenburg's Obituary

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