John F. Esselburn, age 85, of Minerva Park Nursing Home passed away on March 22, 2004. A U. S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was retired from Westinghouse Corp. Born November 23, 1918 in Mansfield, Ohio he was preceeded in death by parents Alma and Rufus Esselburn, brother Lewis and second wife Virginia. Survived by first wife, Henrietta Esselburn of Fort Worth, TX, children John (Kathryne) Esselburn of Naperville, IL, Jean (A. Clifton) Cage of Benbrook, TX, James (Jenny) Esselburn of Columbus and grandchildren Mathew and David Esselburn, Christopher, Chad and Cara Cage, and Jason Esselburn. A private service will be held at a later date. Interment at Mansfield (OH) Cemetery.