Leila J. Esser, 87, of Elkhorn passed away on Feb. 1, 2020, at Lakeland Health Care Center in Elkhorn due to Alzheimer’s.
She was born in Lancaster on Sept. 17, 1932 to Harold and Helen (Schwiegler) Kinney. She was united in marriage to Gordon Esser on Nov. 21, 1951. Leila was a secretary for Rural Mutual Insurance for 39 years and then worked for Michael Ellsworth.
Leila is survived by daughters, Patti (Pat) Flynn and Jackie Babcock, grandchildren Melissa Flynn, Sarah Flynn, Andy Babcock and Marcy Fulton; and great grandchildren Connor French and Amanda Fulton.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon (Feb 19, 2013); her daughter Debbie Fulton, her parents; two brothers and two sisters.
As per Leila’s wishes, there will be no service. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.
