Walter James Esler Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 27, 2026 in Evanston, Illinois

Walter James Esler Jr.

March 11, 1943 - April 27, 2026 (83 years old)

Evanston, Illinois

Walter James Esler Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on April 27, 2026 in Evanston, Illinois

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Pietryka Funeral Home

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Walter James Esler Jr.

March 11, 1943 - April 27, 2026 (83 years old)

Evanston, Illinois

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Walter James Esler Jr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Walter James Esler Jr. in Evanston, Illinois, who passed away on April 27, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Walter J. Esler Sr. and Marion K. Esler; his daughter Mary Ann Murata; his grandchildren, Nicholas, Amelia and Megan Murata; his son Walter J. Esler III; his siblings, Michael (Patricia McLeod), Robert, William (Beth Burbank) and Mary Ann; his niece Megan Esler; his great-nephews, Michael and James; his nephew Brian Esler (Yvette Duhamel); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Logan Adams, Kali Adams, Tatum Esler and Juniper Esler; his wife Virginia Esler; his brothers, Thomas Esler and John Peter Esler; Joseph Esler, Kyran Esler, Rachel Dobkin (Micah Bedrosian), Winifred and Max.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Austin.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pietryka Funeral Home



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Visitation

Pietryka Funeral Home
5734 W Diversey Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

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May 02

Funeral Mass

St. Genevieve Church
4835 W Altgeld St, Chicago, IL 60639

Sat

May 02

Burial

All Saints Cemetery
700 N River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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