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Esserman, Jr., Harry Losos
August 18, 2022. After attending Clayton School District and John Burroughs School, he went on to attain degrees and honors from Yale University -- B.S. in Industrial Administration, Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society and Washington University of St. Louis School of Law -- Juris Doctor, Order of the Coif.
He retired as Senior Vice President of Commerce Bank of St. Louis after having worked as Vice President at Tower Grove Bank, US Department of Energy/Dupont Savannah River Site, and a family business, St. Clair Finance Co. of Illinois.
He had extensive volunteer service in numerous nonprofit organizations, often working with youth, and often in leadership positions. He was a recipient of the John Burroughs School Distinguished Service Award and the Aim High St. Louis Honor Roll. He enjoyed reading, world travel, grocery shopping, cooking shows, and participating in sports such as tennis, golf, hiking, bicycling, canoeing, and basketball.
He was preceded in death by parents Helene Eckstein Esserman and Harry Esserman. He is survived by his wife Joan M. Esserman, brother John D. Esserman, sister-in-law Marilyn Esserman, and cousins.
His body has been donated to the Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and the Washington University of St. Louis School of Medicine. No service is planned. Comments may be submitted to https://stlouiscremation.com/obituaries. Memorials may be contributed to the BJC Foundation for Hospice, P.O. Box 790369, St. Louis, Missouri 63179-9917 or online bjchospice.org.
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Don Johnson and Beverly Collier
August 24, 2022
We remember how hospital the two of you were to us when we were in St. Louis. We always admired the two of you, your commitment to the Society and your combination of brilliance and kindness. Our sympathies to you, Joan and to all your families.
Jack Challis
August 22, 2022
Knew Harry (Pat) many years ago at Tower Grove Bank. Very nice, professional Trust officer. Very sorry to hear of his passing.
Joan Walker
August 21, 2022
I was so sad to hear of Pat's death. What a thoughtful, wise, gentle and generous person! I want to let Joan know that my thoughts are with you and your family.
Dell
August 21, 2022
Please except my condolences
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