Daniel Esser,Sr. (1974-2020)

ESSER

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 1/7/2020 at 17:08:08

Daniel “Dan” Esser Sr., 45, of Dubuque, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at his home.

Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM Friday, January 10, 2020, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 3860 Asbury Road.

The Mass of Christian Burial for Dan will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Holy Spirit Parish – Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Father Steven Garner as the Celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Dubuque.

Daniel was born February 20, 1974, in Dubuque, the son of Donald J. and Ava L. (Chalder) Esser.

Dan started working at Flexsteel in the cutting department the day after he graduated from Dubuque Senior High School and continued to worked there for more than 27 years. He was an avid fan of the Atlanta Braves, Iowa Hawkeyes, and the San Francisco 49ers. He enjoyed watching and attending NASCAR races, Bobby Labonte was his favorite driver. Dan was the go to guy when his family needed help with electronics. He enjoyed tinkering with technology, fishing, and listening to Metallica. He also enjoyed bowling, even once bowling a perfect game.

Survivors include his parents Donald and Ava Esser of Dubuque; one son, Daniel “Dano” Esser, Jr.; two brothers, Andrew Esser and Matthew Esser of Dubuque, IA; one sister, Dawn (Chris) Cappetto of Hazel Green, WI; as well as several nieces, nephews, and friends

He is preceded in death by his grandparents.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Dan’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.