Beulah R. (Esser) Reztlaff

Beulah R. (Esser) Reztlaff, 77 of La Crosse passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. She was born the eldest of ten children on March 22, 1944, to Thomas and Beulah (Schlicht) Haney. Beulah graduated from La Crosse Central High School in 1962. She served her country in the United States Army from July of 1962 until her discharge in October of 1964.

On December 27, 1965, she married Jack Esser in Waukon, IA and he preceded her in death on October 8, 1972. Beulah had worked as a bartender at the Hillside Inn in Onalaska in the 1980’s. She worked at Northern Engraving and then at DuraTech for several years until retiring in 2004.

Beulah is survived by four children; Chris(Kim Knutson)Esser and Cathy (Jim) Butterfield both of Holmen, Linda (Chris) McMichael of Osceola, IN and Steve (fiancée’ Teri Tempke) Esser of Clintonville, WI; grandchildren, Alison and Morgan Butterfield, Rachel (Kevin) Hanson, Jacob (Steph) Hanson, Alexis Dunning, Andrew Dunning, Carol (Brandon) Slabaugh and Erica (William) Schott; 12 great-grandchildren; four brothers and sisters, Bev (Ron) Esser, Judy Sanders, Rose Simon, Sue Hanson; along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband, Jack she was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers and sisters; John Haney, Lorena Haney, Rita Hanson, Jane Hanson,    Kenny Hanson and a very special aunt Ruth Esser.

A private family service for Beulah will be held.

Mom was widowed young and raised four children as a single parent. She was supportive of her children and loved them and her entire family unconditionally. Mom was a strong woman with a kind heart and always rooted for the underdog. She faced many hardships in her life, several health issues including cancer which she survived. We are so proud to have called you Mom. We will love and miss you and you will be forever in our hearts.

The family would like to thank the managers at Ping Manor and the many friends she made while living there. Special thank you to officer Ryan Stenslien for his kindness and assistance during this difficult time.