Gloria A. “Glory” Essler, age 92 of Sauk Centre, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Cura Care Center in Sauk Centre, Minnesota.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre with Rev. Mark Botzet officiating. Inurnment will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Gloria Ann Muske was born November 20, 1932 in Albany, Minnesota to Frank and Mathilda (Kalla) Muske. She graduated from Albany High School in Albany. On June 3, 1961 she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Essler at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. Gloria worked for the Sauk Centre School system in the library department, First National Bank in Sauk Centre, and at the Sauk Centre Herald.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Christian Mothers, co-chairman of the funeral lunch committee, and a member of the Sauk Centre Country Club. Gloria enjoyed playing golf and softball, watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, taking walks, watching her grandchildren’s games, and volunteering at Meals on Wheels. She enjoyed taking an occasional trip to the casino and wintering in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores in Alabama.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Bob Essler of Sauk Centre; children, Patty (Dan) Beddow of Sauk Centre, Robert (Nancy) Essler of Chaska, and Chris (Karly) Essler of Cloquet; eight grandchildren, Katie (Corey), Sarah, Tim (Maria), Rob (Arika), Rachel, Caleb, Casey, and Carson; one great-granddaughter, Lily, and one on the way; and sister, Patty Koglin of Paynesville.
Gloria was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Mervin and Rueben Muske; and sister, Jeanette Winters.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral and Cremation Services of Sauk Centre.
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