Esther M. Fortner Obituary
The memory of Esther M. Fortner of La Crosse, Wisconsin, who passed away on September 30, 2025 at the age of 102, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Esther M. Fortner to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Christian Kaetzel and Charlotte Kaetzel (Kokomoor); her daughter Karen; and her siblings, Fredrick, Glenn, Jesse, Carl Kaetzel, Ruth Hicks, Lois Kelly and Inez.
She is survived by: her sons, Carl Fortner (Patti) of Vernon, Philip Fortner of Anchorage, James Fortner of Madison and David Fortner (June) of San Diego; her grandchildren, Kristyn Koprowski (Michael) of Vernon and Cindy Fortner of San Diego; and her great grandchildren, Isabella and Charlotte.
