Church in South Sioux City where he served as an Elder. He did substitute teaching at West Middle and West High School after his retirement. He enjoyed seeing his former students and co-workers. He enjoyed traveling, spending time doing family genealogy on his computer, and was an avid gardener. Survivors include 3 step-children, David Heck, Janelle Lamb, and Jody Rohde; 8 step-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; 1 sister-in-law, Rosemary Esch of Arlington, NE; 1 sister, Joyce Esch of Des Moines, WA; 6 nephews and nieces; and several great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother, Rodney Esch; and a sister, Karen (Dick) Cummins.