ESKER, BERNARD L., age 89. Beloved husband of Mary “Sue” (nee Cossel). Loving father of Barbara (Steve Macsay), Michael (Shelley), Jeffrey and Matthew (Nicole). Cherished grandfather of Michael Macsay (Erin), Matthew Macsay (Ariana), Megan Wiedenmannott, Martin Macsay, Jared, Kathryn, Minna, Stella, Alyssa, Caleb; great grandfather of Payton Macsay. Dearest son of the late Paul and Hilda (nee Kuhn). Dear brother of Angela Orr, Bernice Lacy and the late Paul, Bill, Larry and Bob. Also survived by nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. U.S. Army Veteran. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to: Lake County Right to Life or Tunnels to Towers. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday December 5, 2024 St. Mary’s Church, 250 Kraft Street (Berea) at 11:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. The family will receive friends WEDNESDAY EVENING 3 – 7 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).