fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Friday, November 2, 2018. Beloved husband of 59 years to Doris Esswein (nee Corbett); loving father of Rich (Mary Ann), Jim (Mary), Ann Esswein and Peggy (Joe) Favazza; loving grandfather of Joe, John, Steve, Karen, Maria, Michael, Bob, Danny, Katie and Tommy; dear brother of Ted (Judy), Larry (Glennetta) and the late Sr. Mary Therese Esswein; dear brother-in-law of Ellie Klobe and Kath Corbett; our dear uncle, cousin and friend.
Mr. Esswein spent 31 years of his career as an electrical engineer at Anheuser-Busch. He was a retired Deacon for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON Chapel, 10151 Gravois, Saturday, November 10, 9:15 a.m. to St. Stephen Protomartyr Church (3949 Wilmington) for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.
Masses or donations may be made to St. Stephen Protomartyr Church.
Visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel Friday, 4-9 p.m.
Leo was my first supervisor in Corporate Engineering. He taught me the values of a person’s word, integrity and hard work.
Leo was a true gentleman and a dedicated professional.
Rest in Peace Leo