Paul Essner Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Paul Essner of Benton, Missouri, who passed away on March 24, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Paul Essner to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Eugene Frank and Clara Crescentia Diebold Essner; his spouse Bert; and his siblings, Lorena Meyer, Tillie Helmer, Cyrilla Brandenburg, Alma Bunting, Mary Kirn, Tony Essner and Frank Essner.
He is survived by: his children, Lenny Essner (Leslie) of Jackson, MO, Stan Essner (Shirley) of Benton, MO, Donnie Essner (Theresa) of Bridgeton, MO, Larry Essner (Betty) of Benton, MO, Mike Essner (Glenda) of Oran, MO and Karen Powers (Todd) of Benton, MO; his sister Clara Brucker of Jackson, MO; and his grandchildren, Marnie Mitchell, Audrey Norman, Natalie Crader, Emily Bolin, Melanie Williams, Tanya Herrera, Pam Dannenmueller, Jamie Essner, Sara Hussman, Jeremy Essner, Andrea Arredondo, Julia Sellnow, Matthew Essner, Justin Essner, Janelle Panosian, Kayla Essner, Michelle George, Bethany Essner, Elizabeth Wyatt and Timothy Powers. He is also survived by grandkids, and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Luncheon to follow in St Denis Parish Center, Memorial contributions may be given to St Denis and St Jude's Hospital, To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Paul Essner, please visit our.