Judy E. Esser, 79, of Merrill passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Woodland Court. Judy was born May 14, 1942, in Tomah, Wisconsin, daughter of the late Harry and Mary Eleanor (Dickhut) Wildes. She married John Esser on June 21, 1968, at Luther Memorial Church in Milwaukee. Judy was a member of Beta Sigma Phi.
Judy is survived by her husband, John Esser of Merrill; daughter, Christi (Dan) Slowey and three grandchildren of Appleton; and son, John W. Esser of De Pere. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mary Eleanor Wildes; and brother, Richard Wildes.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date. Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill, is assisting the family. The family requests memorials be given to the Lincoln County Humane Society in remembrance of Judy Esser. Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com