Esther Louise Trushel, age 84, of Willard, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, Ohio. She was born on June 16, 1939 in Willard, Ohio to the late Homer and Lavenia (Burns) Dalton.
Esther was a very hardworking woman who worked at MTD for 49 years and was also a waitress at Fork and Fingers. She was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns.
Esther is survived by her son, Todd Trushel; daughter, Pam Trushel; grandchildren, Cody (Madison) Cotterman, Caitlin (Jesse) Holliger and Jessica (Steve) Trushel; great grandchildren, Ellie and soon to be, Ivy Cotterman, Niklaus and Tiberius Holliger, Declan Stone and Carina Chao and brothers Randy Dalton and David Dalton.
She was preceded in death by her aunt and uncle, Helen (William) Greenwood and a sister, Frankie (Dalton) Burns.
There will be no services held for Esther, per her wishes. Memorial contributions in honor of Esther can be made to the Ronald McDonald House.
Condolences
Angie Dalton Olson - Dec 5, 2023
I will always treasure the memories of Thanksgiving at Aunt Esther’s! Sending all my love and prayers 🙏 ~Angie
Mike Ziegelhofer - Dec 4, 2023
Dear Todd, I just learned of your mom’s passing. I remember her well from my years in Willard. She was a dear lady with a big heart. You and your family are in my prayers.
Danette Detterman - Dec 3, 2023
Pam & Todd & all Esther Family heard your mom had her moving day from this Earth to the next. Ol Esther knows whats she's doing she gets to spend Christmas in Heaven and can't even imagine her at 30 because that is what it says we will be in Heaven. What a lady of course these condolences all say a hard worker, sometimes 2 jobs. I remember one of the first times I met her on line 4 putting in separators which was a terrible job and I had to help her. I was scared to death she looked at me like what the heck girl get your act together. She just had that look about her. But once you got to know her what a one of a kind person. I worked with her for 10 years at MTD and I also visited her at her home a couple of times. Their right she did Love you guys when I visited her she talked about you guys and her grandchildren. Always could tell a good joke. I'm glad she had you all with her in the end. I know that would of made her very happy. She was one that was tough on the outside but once you cracked that shell and if she liked you, you knew it. I will have good memories of her and I hope you all have many good memories too, to get you through this time.
Roy king - Dec 2, 2023
I have never forgot about the good times Ester and I had working together on the assembly line. In later years, it was always a pleasure to swing by her workstation and visit with her. I just thought the world of Ester. One of the hardest workers I’ve ever known! When I was a kid working on the assembly line with her, and I would get behind, she would show me what to do and help me get caught up. I will miss her very much.
Ruben Flores - Dec 1, 2023
Esther was a very hard working Lady and it was a joy to have known her. She talked a lot about her kids and grandkids everything she lived for was for them. May she rest in peace.
Tim Swartz - Dec 1, 2023
Esther had such a great sense of humor and was a very hard worker. I worked with her for years at MTD. She will be greatly missed.
Paul Adams - Nov 30, 2023
I remember Esther both at the Brunwick Grill and our house growing up. My Mom (Betty Baxter) worked with Esther at the Grill. Esther was always super nice to me as a boy. She would always bring me ice cream when I was staying at the Grill while my Mom worked. My condolences to her family.
Scarlett Adams - Nov 30, 2023
Pam and Todd🙏🏻 I’m saddened to hear of the passing of your Mom. I can still picture her standing in her Living Room while I asked if you could play! What a hard worker with 2 jobs this long. I remember her putting on her apron to work at The Grill. She sure loved her kids❤️
Peggy (Reel) Humphrey - Nov 30, 2023
Pam and Todd, so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. So many fond memories of the eastside being neighbors with you guys as kids. Sending my condolences and keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Newman & Darlene King - Nov 30, 2023
Condolences to the family. She was sweet lady. Worked with her at all MTD. RIP Esther. Rest easy.
Bob and Denise Deppen - Nov 30, 2023
So sorry for your loss…
Maria Rivera - Nov 30, 2023
Worked with Esther for so many years at MTD she will be missed prayers and condolence to her family
Patricia morrow - Nov 30, 2023
Love that women she was a hard worker i think she know more the boss she will be miss she start when my aunt maryjane did
Kelly Paylor - Nov 30, 2023
Sorry for your loss. I work with many years at MTD. She was a very hard working woman.
Penny Loney Laferty - Nov 30, 2023
Pam and Todd...I'm saddened at the passing of your mother..she was such a hard worker and loved y'all so much. I spent so much time with all of you growing up..so many East side memories.. May she rest in peace..she was so proud of her grandchildren..I would see her at passing at the hospital or in the drug store..thoughts and prayers for your family's
Jackie Collins - Nov 30, 2023
Many prayers for Ester's family, I enjoyed working with her, had the biggest smile, and didn't take much to get her going, very very hard worker, she will be missed by many
Bob Carpenter - Nov 30, 2023
Pam, Todd please accept my condolences prayers for you and your family