Donald L. Essmeier Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Donald L. Essmeier of Pineville, Louisiana, born in Canon City, Colorado, who passed away on October 16, 2021 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his former wife Julia Blake Essmeier; his parents, Donald Essmeier and Agnes Essmeier; and his siblings, Charles Essmeier and Dorothy Essmeier Stovall.
He is survived by: his wife Lydia Essmeier of Pineville, LA; his children, Jedd Essmeier (Paula) of Quitman, LA, Susan Essmeier Grover (John) of Keene, NH, David Essmeier (Lisa) of Dodson, LA and Kathryn Essmeier Tuttle (Tracy) of Rockwall, TX.; his grandchildren, Emily Essmeier Carpenter (Jared) of Hodge, LA, Lee Essmeier of Quitman, LA, Ryan Grover (Victoria) of Concord, NC, Chelsey Essmeier O'Donnell (Lance) of Dodson, LA, Bailey Essmeier (Ethan) of Dodson, LA, Julia Tuttle and Noah Tuttle of Rockwall, TX.; his great grandchildren, Hayden Essmeier, Liam Essmeier, Roland Carpenter, Brogan Carpenter, Evangelyn Carpenter, Quin Carpenter, Gideon Carpenter, Emma Vines and Waylon Vines; and his brother Sam Essmeier of Lafayette, LA. He is also survived by his wife, children and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in memory of Mr. Essmeier to Louisiana Tech University Foundation.
