Howard (Chic) Van Essen
On July 13, 2023, Howard “Chic” Van Essen went to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior. He was 89 years old, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend and will be missed by those who loved him.
Howard Wesley Van Essen was born on May 4, 1934, to Henry Jr. and Frekea (Jelgerhuis) Van Essen on the family farm east of Edgerton. He had two older sisters, Grace and Gezena (Jo), one younger sister, Rose, and one younger brother, Larry....
On July 13, 2023, Howard “Chic” Van Essen went to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior. He was 89 years old, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...