Richard Esiline Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard Esiline of Gladwin, Michigan, who passed away on February 5, 2026 at the age of 88. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Esiline and Alice Esiline (MacDermid); and his siblings, Don, Joe, Bobby Esiline and Pat Beckwith.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Zelt; his children, Tim Esiline (Cindy), Tammy Mawhorter (Dave) and Trent Esiline (Michell); his grandchildren, Kevin Schultz (Nichole), Kristin Schultz (Jayc), Charlotte Mawhorter, Kayla Mielke, Brittney Roggow (Brian), Blake Roggow (Kaitlyn), Brandon Roggow (Tyler), Tiffany Eagly (Zac) and Tom Esiline; his sister Margaret VanEver; his sister-in-law Aldena Esiline; and his friend Rollin Greer. He is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and other extended family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can me made to the American Lung Cancer Association or Cancer Association.
