Simon Essner

Simon Andrew Essner, 97, son of the late Leo and Rosa (Urhahn) Essner was born on October 1, 1922 in New Hamburg, Missouri and departed this life on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family in Kelso, Missouri.

On May 20,1950, he married Clara (Diebold) Essner at the St. Augustine Catholic Church in Kelso, Missouri, she survives.

Also surviving is one daughter: Carol (Chris) Peters of Cape Girardeau; three sons: Ralph (Donna) Essner of Scott City, Donald (Clara) Essner of Chaffee, Mark (Anita) Essner of Scott City; two brothers: Herman (Dorothy) Essner of Saint. Louis, Paul Essner of New Hamburg, twelve grandchildren, and sixteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in the death by two brothers: Vincent and John Essner.

Simon was a World War II Veteran in the U.S. Army and a lifelong member of Knights of Columbus Council #6420.

Due to the Covid Pandemic, the family respectfully wishes that Mr. Essner’s services be private and family only. The Funeral Mass will be Live Streamed on Saturday September 19, 2020 on facebook: @staugustinekelso

Burial will be with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions can be made to the St. Augustine Catholic Church.