John Patrick Esch

John Patrick Esch passed away September 23, 2015 in Denver CO, at the much too early age of 37. John is survived by his two young children, son Hunter Laurence Esch, and daughter Pennlyn Rose Esch, their mother Candice Esch, Close friend and companion Daisy Dietrich. He is also survived by his Father and Mother Patrick and Arlene Esch of Springfield, Sister Jennifer (Miles) Swanson of Springfield, Brother Luke (Amanda) Esch of Cheyenne WY, and Sister Katherine (Grant) Smith of Edwards, CO. He will be so greatly missed by so many friends and extended family members! John was preceded in death by Paternal Grandparents Laurence and Cora Esch, Maternal Grandparents Francis and Dorothy Fenton, as well as his cousin Jeff Esch. Funeral Mass for John Esch will be held Saturday September 26th at 2:00 p.m. at the Springfield United Methodist Church – 901 Colorado St. A Rosary will be held Friday September 24th at 7:00 at Our Lady of the Annunciation Catholic Church on 2nd and Kansas st. in Springfield. Interment will follow in the Springfield Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting contributions be made to the “John Esch” memorial fund that has been established at Frontier Bank for John’s two minor children. Contributions may be made directly or by way of the funeral home.