Michael Esch, Sr

Hastings resident, Michael J. 'Mike' Esch Sr, 57, of 2100 Home Street, died Monday, December 19, 2005 at his home.

Memorial Mass will be Friday, December 23, 2005; 10:30 A.M. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church with Father Larry Gyhra officiating. Private family interment at a later date in West Virginia. There is no viewing, as Mr. Esch was cremated.

Mr. Esch was born May 5, 1948 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Charles & Joyce E. (Williams) Esch. He graduated from Mitchell High School, Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1966. He attended Denver University, Denver, Colorado and West Virginia State College. On December 20, 1968, he married Connie J. Daniher in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Denver, Colorado. He was a controller for Ryder Truck Rentals. He was a member of St. Cecilia's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and volunteered for Vita, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and was very active in Nebraska MS Walk every year.

Survivors include,
Wife: Connie Esch - Hastings, NE
Sons & Daughters-in-law: Michael J. Jr. & Gloria Esch - Ft. Meyers, FL
Marcus J. & Jennifer Esch - Foster, WV
Grandchildren: Jacob Esch
Logan Esch
Dayna Esch
Parents: Charles & Joyce Esch - Cheyenne, WY
Sisters & Spouses: Sheri & Randy Morris - Cheyenne, WY
Shelly & Steve Runkle - Colorado Springs, CO
Kristi Wells - Elizabeth, CO
Leslie & Jim Gilbert - Parker, CO
Twin Brother & Spouse: Charles F. & Janice Esch - Palm Springs, CA

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be given to National MS Society

Book signing: Wed. 12-21-05; 9am-5pm
Thur. 12-22-05; 9am-5pm
Fri. 12-23-05; 1 hr. prior to service at the church