From an edited obituary (some full names have been redacted) posted by the servicing funeral home:
Edward Porter Essertier Jr., of Culpeper, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was born September 6, 1921, in Hackensack, New Jersey, to the late Edward and Edna Crandall Essertier.
Mr. Essertier was an active volunteer of several organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8469 in Fairfax, where he served in 2000 until 2001 as commander; the National Press Club, Culpeper American Legion Post 330, the Host Lions Club of Culpeper, where he was treasurer; and the Princeton Club of Washington and Culpeper Presbyterian Church. He was also a volunteer fund-raiser for Princeton University for many years and was the Class of 1942 president for five years during the 1990's.
Mr. Essertier was well known for his great sense of humor. He was an accomplished musician having played the harmonica, piano and accordion and had wanted to play at his own service. He worked diligently in bringing professional baseball back to Washington. He was loved by everyone, extremely generous, had the memory of an elephant and was a great provider for his family. He never met a stranger he didn't like and will be remembered as a fine gentleman and a true patriot. His first wife was the former Muriel "Mimi" Keir of Englewood, New Jersey, who served during World War II as a Women's Army Service Pilot (WASP). They married in 1946, and had four sons and a daughter. Muriel died in 1967. His second wife was Margaret "Margo" Engerran of Pasadena, whom he married in 1969. She died in 1993. He was married a third time in 2005, to the former Shirley Faye Barrows of Culpeper, who survives him.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons, David, Robert and Donald; daughter, June; stepdaughters, Cynthia, Christina; stepson, Jeffrey; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and two step great-grandson.
Military honors were performed by Culpeper V.F.W. Post 2524 and V.F.W. Fairfax Post 8469. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to K9s for Veterans at www.hoofsandboots.org or mail your check made payable to WWEP to 154 Hansen Road, Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22911. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com.
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END NOTE: The oft referred "dash" in Ed's long life could fill a book. After graduating from Princeton University in 1943, he entered the U.S. Army, served with XIX Corps which was involved in several major campaigns through France and Germany. After the war he worked for several publications in New Jersey until a job offer from a Pasadena newspaper lured him and family to California. Over the years he became Editor at that paper. He was asked, and accepted, employment with a U.S. Congressman and relocated to Washington, D.C. He later moved to a position with the U.S. Department of Interior from which he retired in 1985. For him, retirement did not mean "retired," and he remained active in numerous activities for the rest of his life.
On a personal note, Ed was a true gentleman who displayed those qualities that so many of us strive to possess. I like to think that he considered me a friend, as I did him. I always enjoyed talking with him, especially of his younger days, his exploits and musings. He will be missed by many, including me.
FINIS: Ed, you may be looking down and already know..., your efforts in returning baseball to D.C. was not in vain...., The NATIONALS WON THE 2019 WORLD SERIES PENNANT!
Edward Porter Essertier Jr., of Culpeper, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was born September 6, 1921, in Hackensack, New Jersey, to the late Edward and Edna Crandall Essertier.
Mr. Essertier was an active volunteer of several organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8469 in Fairfax, where he served in 2000 until 2001 as commander; the National Press Club, Culpeper American Legion Post 330, the Host Lions Club of Culpeper, where he was treasurer; and the Princeton Club of Washington and Culpeper Presbyterian Church. He was also a volunteer fund-raiser for Princeton University for many years and was the Class of 1942 president for five years during the 1990's.
Mr. Essertier was well known for his great sense of humor. He was an accomplished musician having played the harmonica, piano and accordion and had wanted to play at his own service. He worked diligently in bringing professional baseball back to Washington. He was loved by everyone, extremely generous, had the memory of an elephant and was a great provider for his family. He never met a stranger he didn't like and will be remembered as a fine gentleman and a true patriot. His first wife was the former Muriel "Mimi" Keir of Englewood, New Jersey, who served during World War II as a Women's Army Service Pilot (WASP). They married in 1946, and had four sons and a daughter. Muriel died in 1967. His second wife was Margaret "Margo" Engerran of Pasadena, whom he married in 1969. She died in 1993. He was married a third time in 2005, to the former Shirley Faye Barrows of Culpeper, who survives him.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons, David, Robert and Donald; daughter, June; stepdaughters, Cynthia, Christina; stepson, Jeffrey; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and two step great-grandson.
Military honors were performed by Culpeper V.F.W. Post 2524 and V.F.W. Fairfax Post 8469. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to K9s for Veterans at www.hoofsandboots.org or mail your check made payable to WWEP to 154 Hansen Road, Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22911. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com.
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END NOTE: The oft referred "dash" in Ed's long life could fill a book. After graduating from Princeton University in 1943, he entered the U.S. Army, served with XIX Corps which was involved in several major campaigns through France and Germany. After the war he worked for several publications in New Jersey until a job offer from a Pasadena newspaper lured him and family to California. Over the years he became Editor at that paper. He was asked, and accepted, employment with a U.S. Congressman and relocated to Washington, D.C. He later moved to a position with the U.S. Department of Interior from which he retired in 1985. For him, retirement did not mean "retired," and he remained active in numerous activities for the rest of his life.
On a personal note, Ed was a true gentleman who displayed those qualities that so many of us strive to possess. I like to think that he considered me a friend, as I did him. I always enjoyed talking with him, especially of his younger days, his exploits and musings. He will be missed by many, including me.
FINIS: Ed, you may be looking down and already know..., your efforts in returning baseball to D.C. was not in vain...., The NATIONALS WON THE 2019 WORLD SERIES PENNANT!
From an edited obituary (some full names have been redacted) posted by the servicing funeral home:
Edward Porter Essertier Jr., of Culpeper, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was born September 6, 1921, in Hackensack, New Jersey, to the late Edward and Edna Crandall Essertier.
Mr. Essertier was an active volunteer of several organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8469 in Fairfax, where he served in 2000 until 2001 as commander; the National Press Club, Culpeper American Legion Post 330, the Host Lions Club of Culpeper, where he was treasurer; and the Princeton Club of Washington and Culpeper Presbyterian Church. He was also a volunteer fund-raiser for Princeton University for many years and was the Class of 1942 president for five years during the 1990's.
Mr. Essertier was well known for his great sense of humor. He was an accomplished musician having played the harmonica, piano and accordion and had wanted to play at his own service. He worked diligently in bringing professional baseball back to Washington. He was loved by everyone, extremely generous, had the memory of an elephant and was a great provider for his family. He never met a stranger he didn't like and will be remembered as a fine gentleman and a true patriot. His first wife was the former Muriel "Mimi" Keir of Englewood, New Jersey, who served during World War II as a Women's Army Service Pilot (WASP). They married in 1946, and had four sons and a daughter. Muriel died in 1967. His second wife was Margaret "Margo" Engerran of Pasadena, whom he married in 1969. She died in 1993. He was married a third time in 2005, to the former Shirley Faye Barrows of Culpeper, who survives him.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons, David, Robert and Donald; daughter, June; stepdaughters, Cynthia, Christina; stepson, Jeffrey; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and two step great-grandson.
Military honors were performed by Culpeper V.F.W. Post 2524 and V.F.W. Fairfax Post 8469. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to K9s for Veterans at www.hoofsandboots.org or mail your check made payable to WWEP to 154 Hansen Road, Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22911. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com.
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END NOTE: The oft referred "dash" in Ed's long life could fill a book. After graduating from Princeton University in 1943, he entered the U.S. Army, served with XIX Corps which was involved in several major campaigns through France and Germany. After the war he worked for several publications in New Jersey until a job offer from a Pasadena newspaper lured him and family to California. Over the years he became Editor at that paper. He was asked, and accepted, employment with a U.S. Congressman and relocated to Washington, D.C. He later moved to a position with the U.S. Department of Interior from which he retired in 1985. For him, retirement did not mean "retired," and he remained active in numerous activities for the rest of his life.
On a personal note, Ed was a true gentleman who displayed those qualities that so many of us strive to possess. I like to think that he considered me a friend, as I did him. I always enjoyed talking with him, especially of his younger days, his exploits and musings. He will be missed by many, including me.
FINIS: Ed, you may be looking down and already know..., your efforts in returning baseball to D.C. was not in vain...., The NATIONALS WON THE 2019 WORLD SERIES PENNANT!
Edward Porter Essertier Jr., of Culpeper, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Culpeper Regional Hospital. He was born September 6, 1921, in Hackensack, New Jersey, to the late Edward and Edna Crandall Essertier.
Mr. Essertier was an active volunteer of several organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 8469 in Fairfax, where he served in 2000 until 2001 as commander; the National Press Club, Culpeper American Legion Post 330, the Host Lions Club of Culpeper, where he was treasurer; and the Princeton Club of Washington and Culpeper Presbyterian Church. He was also a volunteer fund-raiser for Princeton University for many years and was the Class of 1942 president for five years during the 1990's.
Mr. Essertier was well known for his great sense of humor. He was an accomplished musician having played the harmonica, piano and accordion and had wanted to play at his own service. He worked diligently in bringing professional baseball back to Washington. He was loved by everyone, extremely generous, had the memory of an elephant and was a great provider for his family. He never met a stranger he didn't like and will be remembered as a fine gentleman and a true patriot. His first wife was the former Muriel "Mimi" Keir of Englewood, New Jersey, who served during World War II as a Women's Army Service Pilot (WASP). They married in 1946, and had four sons and a daughter. Muriel died in 1967. His second wife was Margaret "Margo" Engerran of Pasadena, whom he married in 1969. She died in 1993. He was married a third time in 2005, to the former Shirley Faye Barrows of Culpeper, who survives him.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his sons, David, Robert and Donald; daughter, June; stepdaughters, Cynthia, Christina; stepson, Jeffrey; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two great-grandsons; and two step great-grandson.
Military honors were performed by Culpeper V.F.W. Post 2524 and V.F.W. Fairfax Post 8469. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to K9s for Veterans at www.hoofsandboots.org or mail your check made payable to WWEP to 154 Hansen Road, Suite 201, Charlottesville, VA 22911. An online guestbook and tribute wall are available at www.foundandsons.com.
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END NOTE: The oft referred "dash" in Ed's long life could fill a book. After graduating from Princeton University in 1943, he entered the U.S. Army, served with XIX Corps which was involved in several major campaigns through France and Germany. After the war he worked for several publications in New Jersey until a job offer from a Pasadena newspaper lured him and family to California. Over the years he became Editor at that paper. He was asked, and accepted, employment with a U.S. Congressman and relocated to Washington, D.C. He later moved to a position with the U.S. Department of Interior from which he retired in 1985. For him, retirement did not mean "retired," and he remained active in numerous activities for the rest of his life.
On a personal note, Ed was a true gentleman who displayed those qualities that so many of us strive to possess. I like to think that he considered me a friend, as I did him. I always enjoyed talking with him, especially of his younger days, his exploits and musings. He will be missed by many, including me.
FINIS: Ed, you may be looking down and already know..., your efforts in returning baseball to D.C. was not in vain...., The NATIONALS WON THE 2019 WORLD SERIES PENNANT!
