Esther Husar

October 9, 1930 - October 9, 2011

Esther Mae Husar, 81 of Alpha, departed from Northstar Health System in Iron River, MI on Sunday, October 9, 2011 to attend a great birthday party in the sky in her honor. She embarks upon a grand new adventure in a whole different realm with the good Lord by her side. She was born on October 9, 1930 in Sumner, Iowa, daughter of the late Harold Rex and Leona Irene (Covel) Fiester. She attended school in International Falls, Minnesota, where she graduated from High School. Upon graduating, she went on to further her education. Esther moved to the area in 1951, and was a former member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Alpha, MI. Esther married Chester Franz in December of 1951 and he preceded her in death on April 3, 1962 in a tragic accident. She then married John Husar in June 1965, and he preceded her in death on September 6, 1998. Esther loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. She also enjoyed watching the birds and other wildlife that came to the feeders in her yard. She loved animals and over the years had spent much of her time with an assortment of pets. She enjoyed gardening, and was a master butcher when it came to butchering deer. Esther had also enjoyed cooking and sewing. With lots of help along the way, Esther was proud of the fact that she built her own home. She later raised her two eldest grandchildren. She had many good memories with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and late husbands, Esther was preceded in death by a daughter, Vickie Harju, a grandson, Chester Clarence Anderson, great grandson, Cole Avery Bruette, sister, LaVina Jean Frisch, and a brother, Duane Irving Fiester. Esther is survived by her children, Louis Franz of Alpha, Jackey Franz of Crystal Falls, Jimmy (Toni Ann) Franz of Crystal Falls, and Kathy Salem of Alpha; a son in-law, Ronald Harju of Thunder Bay Canada; brother, Donald (Ruby) Fiester of Coon Rapids, MN; half brother, George (Bonnie) Kostin of Bemidji, MN 3 sisters-in-law, Marlene Husar of Babbitt, MN, Charlene Husar of White Pine, MI and Matilda Paraventi of Iron River, MI; seven grandchildren, Dale Franz, Lisa (Charles) Bruette, Renie Lamb, Joshua (Erin) Franz, Angie Franz, Jennifer (Thomas) Williams, and Teresa (Wade) Cornelia; fifteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews; her special kitty, Hemi. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Esther Mae Husar online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral Home of Crystal Falls with the funeral arrangements.