Michael Esser, age 61, of Watertown, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 peacefully with his daughter by his side.  He was born October 23, 1959 in Oconomowoc where he lived most of life until he moved to Watertown.

Michael was a hard worker.  He worked at Silgan Containers for a number of years, followed by Brownberry Ovens and then finally ending his career working at ProPower with his best friend, Billy. Racing was Michael’s true passion in life.  He traveled to many race tracks to take pictures and enjoyed spending time with his race friends that quickly became family to him.  Michael’s grandson, Ferris, was the light of his life.  Nothing made him more proud than to be a grandfather.  Michael loved his only daughter, Amanda, with all his heart and enjoyed spending time with his family often.  Michael was very proud to witness his daughter marry the love of her life this summer, Joshua.

He is survived by his daughter, Amanda (Joshua) Beauprey; grandson, Ferris; mother, Ruth Esser; brother Elliott (Dena) Connor, brother Tim (Sue) Esser, sister Tina Esser, sister Laurie Esser, sister Heather Garcia, sister Linda Fuchs, sister Liz Connor and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Esser; and his brother Joseph Esser.

A short ceremony will be held at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia, WI in the mausoleum from 1:45pm-3pm on Friday, September 10, 2021 with a celebration of life at Ixonia Pub to follow.