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George H. Esler

November 19, 1965 — June 17, 2023

George H. Esler

George Henry Esler of Caro, age 57, passed away on the evening of Saturday, June 17, 2023 at McLaren Caro Region. He was born November 19, 1965 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of George H. and Joan B. (Maier) Esler. George graduated from Bayonne High School with the class of 1984 and went on to serve in the U.S. Navy until 1987. He had been a self-employed contractor, worked at Walmart from 2015 until May of 2022, and most recently was the assistant store manager at Marshalls. On April 8, 2010, George married the love of his life, the former Kristine Wade. Their marriage was blessed with over thirteen years and countless memories. In 2017, George received a Certificate of Ministry from the Assemblies of God and served as a youth pastor at Caro Assembly of God until 2019. In his free time, George enjoyed sim racing, building computers, and sewing. He was a huge foodie and loved to go on adventures. George always made sure to tend to his cats and fish and was an avid Star Wars and Marvel fan. Above all else, he loved his family. George will be missed dearly by all who knew him.


George leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Kristine of Caro; children, George H. Esler of Michigan, Amanda (Derick) Clavijo of New Jersey, Aron Esler of New Jersey, Megan O'Chat (Tomas Gonzalez) of New Jersey; mother, Joan Esler of New Jersey; step-daughters, Kendra (Zachary) Nearpass of Wyoming and Mariah Winter of Los Angeles; grandchildren, Caleb Clavijo, Jaxson Gonzalez, Benaiah and Samuel Nearpass; siblings, Leonard Esler of New Jersey and Teresa (Charlie) Ardinger of Virginia Beach; several nieces, nephews, and friends. George was preceded in death by his father, George H. Esler, Sr.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home with Rev. Dave Dietzel officiating. George's family will be present to receive visitors at the funeral home on Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of George's service at 11:00 a.m. A funeral luncheon will follow at the Caro Assembly of God Church. In keeping with George's faith and passion with youth involvement, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider memorial contributions to Speed the Light, c/o Caro Assembly of God.
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Thursday, June 22, 2023

10:00 - 11:00 am

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Ransford Collon Funeral Home

205 W Sherman St, Caro, MI 48723

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Thursday, June 22, 2023

4:00 - 8:00 pm

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Ransford Collon Funeral Home

205 W Sherman St, Caro, MI 48723

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Friday, June 23, 2023

Starts at 11:00 am

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Ransford Collon Funeral Home

205 W Sherman St, Caro, MI 48723

Rev. Dave Dietzel officiating. A funeral luncheon will follow at the Caro Assembly of God Church.

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