Michael C. Ester

I was a teammate with Mike in college. I always enjoyed talking to him when I saw him at wrestling tournaments. Praying for your family.

I'm so sorry for your loss. I have such great memories of hanging out at Ester's during our high school days. Mike's passing is heartbreaking and I'm truly sorry for your loss. Prayers and thoughts for the whole family!

Our thoughts and prayers for the Ester and Dafforn families.
Love, Jim and Nancy Emmerson

Thank you for all the great Snider wrestling memories, "Spike!" You were a great guy and were always so cool to me. I'm glad to have known you and are families were friends. R.I.P., Spike! God bless!

Sending Thoughts and Prayers to the Family.

Dear Tami, Howard, Marsha and family
Please know that our hearts go out to you. We have such happy memories of Mike and the guys playing baseball at St. Joe LL. It didn't matter whose team our boys were on...off the field they remained best buds through high school, college and adulthood. Mike's good humor and laughter echoing from our basement will always bring back smiles. With sincerest, thoughts, prayers and sympathy, Denny and Monya Weissert

Mike my main man. I'm deeply crushed. May u join the other champions that have gone on before you
I will never forget our hunting and fishing trips look down on me and send me that big buck
Love you brother
Howard and Brady please stay in contact if there is anything you or the family needs don't hesitate to call. Dan Nolan. 602-3124

I had the pleasure of working with Mike at FWCS when he became an APE Teacher in special ed. He also gave me the greatest fundraising idea that he'd used at Snider with the wrestling team and that the South Side boys soccer team then used. I am so very sorry for your loss and wish you peace through your memories.

Tami & Family... I am so deeply sorry to hear the loss of Mike. May the good Lord wrap his loving arms around each and every one of you.

We are so saddened to hear of Spike's death and we have asked God to be with the family at this time, to bring them comfort and peace in knowing that He is in God's care now.

So Sorry for your loss, you are all in our prayers during this difficult time.

Rest In Peace, praying for the family and his friends. I met Mike at Blackhawk Middle School 3 years ago as I was a spec Ed asst then I saw him again at Harris elementary

We were so sorry to hear the news. We are on vacation north of Traverse City, but will try to get there on Saturday.You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys.

Prayer with family thanks for being GREAT MENTOR to my nephew Darryl L.>j

Mike was a great guy that loved his family very much. Mike was not only a passionate wrestling coach but also a life mentor to many young men throughout the years. Mike you will be missed by all who had the fortune of knowing you.

He was my team captain in college. I have never seen someone push themselves so hard. I tried to follow his example, but he was a much stronger warrior than me. 5 AM in the weight room was just part of his fabric. I enjoyed watching him in the corner. You could see him at youth tournaments with a bunch of kids who know nothing. Years later you would see him walk one of those kids out under the spot light with their faces on the jumbotron. I miss him already.