Esther Multer

Esther M. Multer, 90, formerly of Sheboygan Falls and Kohler, died Monday evening, February 9, 2009 at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility where she had resided for the past year. She was born April 30, 1918 in Milwaukee, the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Smith) Caan. Esther graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1936. On November 11, 1939, she married Ronald Multer in Sheboygan Falls. He preceded her in death on November 2, 1993. Esther worked as a crossing guard in Kohler for ten years and later at Gilson Brothers Mfg. in Plymouth for another 10 years. She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ in Kohler and its Women's Guild. Esther enjoyed reading, her grandchildren, cooking, and card playing. She was a caregiver to her family and the community. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Jane (Hal) Smith of Middleton; two sons, Robert (Diana) Multer of Kiel, Richard (fiancé Kathy) Multer of St. Cloud; seven grandchildren, Jamie (Fernando) Yebra, Jody (Jeff) Pertzborn, Kelly (Darren) Snyder, Jason (Mary) Smith, Andy (Emily) Smith, Brent (Laura) Multer, Michael (Debbie) Multer; ten great grandchildren; one brother, Bill (Helen) Caan of Mesa, Ariz.; and one sister-in-law, Marty Caan of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald, one sister, Evelyn (Ed) Griggs and one brother, Wes Caan. Funeral services for Esther will take place on Friday, February 13, 2009 at 11 am at Grace United Church of Christ in Kohler, with the Rev. Tom Schroeder, pastor, officiating. Burial will take place at Woodland Cemetery in Kohler. Friends may call at the church on Friday from 10 am until the time of the service. A memorial fund will be established in her name for Grace UCC. Online condolences may be sent to www.wenigfuneralhome.com. The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is serving the Multer family.Reception:The Villager

Service

Friday, February 13, 2009 11:00 AM
Grace United Church of Christ
500 School Street Kohler 53044, United States