Veteran United States Army during World War II, being deployed in both the European and Asiatic theatres between 1941 and 1945. Sergeant Esau was assigned to the Service Battery, 81st Artillery Battalion. His unit landed on Omaha Beach in the invasion of Europe and he fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Father: Abraham C. Esau
Mother: Helena Bargen (listed Bergen in some records)
Married: Carol Herman, 31 Oct 1947
Children: Diane Kay, DeVon Kent, Terrance Gilbert, Tamara Carol, Brenda Dawn.
Siblings: Walter Hans, Emma Alice, Helen Agnes, Alsada Justina, *.*, Ruth Hanna, Daniel Carl, Carol Evangeline.
Gilbert D. Esau was a Minnesota politician and is a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from southwestern Minnesota. First elected in 1962, Esau was re-elected in 1964, 1966 and 1968. After sitting out for four years, he opted to run again in 1972, was elected and was re-elected in 1974, 1976, 1978 and 1980.
From the town of Mountain Lake, Minnesota, Esau, was an automobile garage and body repair shop owner. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Prior to being elected to the Minnesota Legislature, he was a member of the Mountain Lake Village Council from 1954-1963.
Service in the Minnesota House
Esau represented the old District 18A and, later, 28A, which included all or portions of Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray and Redwood counties, changing somewhat after the 1972 legislative redistricting. He was, along with senators Dennis Frederickson, Earl Renneke and Jim Vickerman, and representatives Aubrey Dirlam, George Mann, Henry Kalis and Wendell Erickson, one of the longest-serving legislators from southern Minnesota in the state's history.
While in the legislature, Esau earned a reputation as a strong advocate for farmers, and as a leader on issues relevant to criminal justice and education. He allied with the Conservative Caucus at a time when the legislature was still officially nonpartisan, and later identified as a Republican when party affiliation became required of candidates.
Esau served on the House Agriculture, Criminal Justice, Education, General Legislation, Health & Welfare, Transportation and Veterans & Military Affairs committees, and on various other committee incarnations and subcommittees during his nearly 20 years in office.
Active retirement
Esau continues to be active and visible in his community, occasionally commenting on issues of interest and note in the local media. A series of interviews with him were also recently conducted to document his experiences as a World War II serviceman. Gilbert Esau interviews on YouTube.
The Funeral will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 20, 2012 at Alliance Missionary Church, Rev. Dennis Siebert officiating.
Interment will take place at Mountain Lake City Cemetery, following the funeral.
He is survived by wife Carol and children Dianne (Rick) Porter of Spirit Lake, Iowa; DeVon (Sheryl) Esau of St. Peter, Minnesota; Terry (Mary) Esau of Long Lake, Minnesota; Tammy (John) Engstrom and Brenda (Phil) Harder, both of Mt. Lake. He is also survived by brother Daniel Esau of Roanoke, Virginia; and sisters, Emma Toews of Mt. Lake, Ruth Jacobson of Aitken, Minnesota and Carol Anderson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Father: Abraham C. Esau
Mother: Helena Bargen (listed Bergen in some records)
Married: Carol Herman, 31 Oct 1947
Children: Diane Kay, DeVon Kent, Terrance Gilbert, Tamara Carol, Brenda Dawn.
Siblings: Walter Hans, Emma Alice, Helen Agnes, Alsada Justina, *.*, Ruth Hanna, Daniel Carl, Carol Evangeline.
Gilbert D. Esau was a Minnesota politician and is a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from southwestern Minnesota. First elected in 1962, Esau was re-elected in 1964, 1966 and 1968. After sitting out for four years, he opted to run again in 1972, was elected and was re-elected in 1974, 1976, 1978 and 1980.
From the town of Mountain Lake, Minnesota, Esau, was an automobile garage and body repair shop owner. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Prior to being elected to the Minnesota Legislature, he was a member of the Mountain Lake Village Council from 1954-1963.
Service in the Minnesota House
Esau represented the old District 18A and, later, 28A, which included all or portions of Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray and Redwood counties, changing somewhat after the 1972 legislative redistricting. He was, along with senators Dennis Frederickson, Earl Renneke and Jim Vickerman, and representatives Aubrey Dirlam, George Mann, Henry Kalis and Wendell Erickson, one of the longest-serving legislators from southern Minnesota in the state's history.
While in the legislature, Esau earned a reputation as a strong advocate for farmers, and as a leader on issues relevant to criminal justice and education. He allied with the Conservative Caucus at a time when the legislature was still officially nonpartisan, and later identified as a Republican when party affiliation became required of candidates.
Esau served on the House Agriculture, Criminal Justice, Education, General Legislation, Health & Welfare, Transportation and Veterans & Military Affairs committees, and on various other committee incarnations and subcommittees during his nearly 20 years in office.
Active retirement
Esau continues to be active and visible in his community, occasionally commenting on issues of interest and note in the local media. A series of interviews with him were also recently conducted to document his experiences as a World War II serviceman. Gilbert Esau interviews on YouTube.
The Funeral will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 20, 2012 at Alliance Missionary Church, Rev. Dennis Siebert officiating.
Interment will take place at Mountain Lake City Cemetery, following the funeral.
He is survived by wife Carol and children Dianne (Rick) Porter of Spirit Lake, Iowa; DeVon (Sheryl) Esau of St. Peter, Minnesota; Terry (Mary) Esau of Long Lake, Minnesota; Tammy (John) Engstrom and Brenda (Phil) Harder, both of Mt. Lake. He is also survived by brother Daniel Esau of Roanoke, Virginia; and sisters, Emma Toews of Mt. Lake, Ruth Jacobson of Aitken, Minnesota and Carol Anderson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Veteran United States Army during World War II, being deployed in both the European and Asiatic theatres between 1941 and 1945. Sergeant Esau was assigned to the Service Battery, 81st Artillery Battalion. His unit landed on Omaha Beach in the invasion of Europe and he fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Father: Abraham C. Esau
Mother: Helena Bargen (listed Bergen in some records)
Married: Carol Herman, 31 Oct 1947
Children: Diane Kay, DeVon Kent, Terrance Gilbert, Tamara Carol, Brenda Dawn.
Siblings: Walter Hans, Emma Alice, Helen Agnes, Alsada Justina, *.*, Ruth Hanna, Daniel Carl, Carol Evangeline.
Gilbert D. Esau was a Minnesota politician and is a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from southwestern Minnesota. First elected in 1962, Esau was re-elected in 1964, 1966 and 1968. After sitting out for four years, he opted to run again in 1972, was elected and was re-elected in 1974, 1976, 1978 and 1980.
From the town of Mountain Lake, Minnesota, Esau, was an automobile garage and body repair shop owner. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Prior to being elected to the Minnesota Legislature, he was a member of the Mountain Lake Village Council from 1954-1963.
Service in the Minnesota House
Esau represented the old District 18A and, later, 28A, which included all or portions of Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray and Redwood counties, changing somewhat after the 1972 legislative redistricting. He was, along with senators Dennis Frederickson, Earl Renneke and Jim Vickerman, and representatives Aubrey Dirlam, George Mann, Henry Kalis and Wendell Erickson, one of the longest-serving legislators from southern Minnesota in the state's history.
While in the legislature, Esau earned a reputation as a strong advocate for farmers, and as a leader on issues relevant to criminal justice and education. He allied with the Conservative Caucus at a time when the legislature was still officially nonpartisan, and later identified as a Republican when party affiliation became required of candidates.
Esau served on the House Agriculture, Criminal Justice, Education, General Legislation, Health & Welfare, Transportation and Veterans & Military Affairs committees, and on various other committee incarnations and subcommittees during his nearly 20 years in office.
Active retirement
Esau continues to be active and visible in his community, occasionally commenting on issues of interest and note in the local media. A series of interviews with him were also recently conducted to document his experiences as a World War II serviceman. Gilbert Esau interviews on YouTube.
The Funeral will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 20, 2012 at Alliance Missionary Church, Rev. Dennis Siebert officiating.
Interment will take place at Mountain Lake City Cemetery, following the funeral.
He is survived by wife Carol and children Dianne (Rick) Porter of Spirit Lake, Iowa; DeVon (Sheryl) Esau of St. Peter, Minnesota; Terry (Mary) Esau of Long Lake, Minnesota; Tammy (John) Engstrom and Brenda (Phil) Harder, both of Mt. Lake. He is also survived by brother Daniel Esau of Roanoke, Virginia; and sisters, Emma Toews of Mt. Lake, Ruth Jacobson of Aitken, Minnesota and Carol Anderson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Father: Abraham C. Esau
Mother: Helena Bargen (listed Bergen in some records)
Married: Carol Herman, 31 Oct 1947
Children: Diane Kay, DeVon Kent, Terrance Gilbert, Tamara Carol, Brenda Dawn.
Siblings: Walter Hans, Emma Alice, Helen Agnes, Alsada Justina, *.*, Ruth Hanna, Daniel Carl, Carol Evangeline.
Gilbert D. Esau was a Minnesota politician and is a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from southwestern Minnesota. First elected in 1962, Esau was re-elected in 1964, 1966 and 1968. After sitting out for four years, he opted to run again in 1972, was elected and was re-elected in 1974, 1976, 1978 and 1980.
From the town of Mountain Lake, Minnesota, Esau, was an automobile garage and body repair shop owner. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Prior to being elected to the Minnesota Legislature, he was a member of the Mountain Lake Village Council from 1954-1963.
Service in the Minnesota House
Esau represented the old District 18A and, later, 28A, which included all or portions of Brown, Cottonwood, Jackson, Murray and Redwood counties, changing somewhat after the 1972 legislative redistricting. He was, along with senators Dennis Frederickson, Earl Renneke and Jim Vickerman, and representatives Aubrey Dirlam, George Mann, Henry Kalis and Wendell Erickson, one of the longest-serving legislators from southern Minnesota in the state's history.
While in the legislature, Esau earned a reputation as a strong advocate for farmers, and as a leader on issues relevant to criminal justice and education. He allied with the Conservative Caucus at a time when the legislature was still officially nonpartisan, and later identified as a Republican when party affiliation became required of candidates.
Esau served on the House Agriculture, Criminal Justice, Education, General Legislation, Health & Welfare, Transportation and Veterans & Military Affairs committees, and on various other committee incarnations and subcommittees during his nearly 20 years in office.
Active retirement
Esau continues to be active and visible in his community, occasionally commenting on issues of interest and note in the local media. A series of interviews with him were also recently conducted to document his experiences as a World War II serviceman. Gilbert Esau interviews on YouTube.
The Funeral will be 2:00 PM Friday, July 20, 2012 at Alliance Missionary Church, Rev. Dennis Siebert officiating.
Interment will take place at Mountain Lake City Cemetery, following the funeral.
He is survived by wife Carol and children Dianne (Rick) Porter of Spirit Lake, Iowa; DeVon (Sheryl) Esau of St. Peter, Minnesota; Terry (Mary) Esau of Long Lake, Minnesota; Tammy (John) Engstrom and Brenda (Phil) Harder, both of Mt. Lake. He is also survived by brother Daniel Esau of Roanoke, Virginia; and sisters, Emma Toews of Mt. Lake, Ruth Jacobson of Aitken, Minnesota and Carol Anderson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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