Esser, Susan Janette (Frieze) (1966 - 2022)

ESSER, FRIEZE, JACOBSEN, GAU, CORNELISON

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 1/11/2022 at 18:57:14

Name of deceased: Susan Janette Esser (nee Frieze)

Aged: 55 yrs, 10 mo, 28 days

Residence: Portsmouth, Shelby County, IA

Born: Feb. 12, 1966; Fort Dodge, Webster County, IA

Died: Jan. 9, 2022; Portsmouth, Shelby County, IA (cancer)

Funeral services: Friday, Jan. 14, 2022; Community of Christ, Woodbine, IA

Survived by: Husband of 29 years, Dean Esser of Portsmouth, IA; daughter, Josie (spouse, Davis) Jacobsen of Avoca, IA; sons, Garrett Esser and Justin Esser of Portsmouth, IA; brother, Larry Frieze (spouse, Angela) of Council Bluffs, IA; sister, Nancy (spouse, David) Gau of Harlan, IA; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Robert and Delores (nee Cornelison) Frieze; brother, Mark Frieze

Education: Attended school at Tri-Center, IA and graduated in the Class of 1984

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Dean Esser; Aug. 22, 1992; Portsmouth, Shelby County, IA

Employment: After high school, Susan went to work at World Insurance in Omaha, NE; after her children were in school, Susan worked as a preschool teacher for a number of years. Susan then went to work for the Hy-Vee grocery store in Harlan, first as an assistant manager and then in the bakery area; next, she worked as a CNA and CMA at Elm Crest Retirement Community in Harlan, and the Hansen House Assisted Living, before managing the kitchen at the Hansen House.

Hobbies/Interests: Loved to read and watch the Cubs and the Rams play on TV; enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and gardening; loved to bake and cook

Sources: knodfm.com; foutsfuneralhome.com