Fred Essig

Fred Richard Essig, 86, of Bridgman passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at The Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Highway, Bridgman. Friends may meet with the family on Tuesday from 5-7 PM at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice at Home, 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, MI 49085. Send flowers to the family and online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com.

Fred was born Saturday, April 8, 1933 in Baroda, the son of the late Richard and Emmaline (Livengood) Essig. Fred served his country in the United States Army. On April 23, 1955, he married Donna Mae Brado and they shared 64 years together. He worked at Industrial Pattern Works in Benton Harbor for 30 years until his retirement in 1995. Fred always  looked forward to fishing with his buddy Dennis Neidlinger. He enjoyed the beauty and restfulness of Weko Beach and would often just go there and sit. Fred and Donna shared great times with friends whenever they went to Estero Island. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church as well as the Bridgman American Legion Post 331.

Survivors include his wife: Donna; daughters: Shelli (Jeff) Wasko, Sherri (Don “Scooby”) Skorupa; grandchildren: Scott (Sara) Skorupa, Stacey Skorupa, Angela (JR) Coman; great grandchildren: Nickolas and Jordan Skorupa, Mason and Karter Coman; and a brother: James (Betty) Essig.