Todd A. Esrey

Todd A. Esrey, 55, of Newton, died Thursday, April 18, 2019, at his home. A memorial service will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the Wallace FamilyFuneral Home and Crematory in Newton. The family will greet friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials in Todd’s name can be left at the funeral home.

Todd, the son of David and Shirley (Schwabauer) Esrey, was born Sept. 7, 1963, in Orange County, Calif. He attended Orange High. He was united in marriage with Penny Rodewald April 29, 1984, in Anaheim, Calif. They resided in Orange County until 2001, when they moved to Newton. Todd had been employed as a merchandiser for Acosta. Todd enjoyed radio-controlled planes and boats, woodworking and cars. He was a wonderfully flawed man who loved to tell stories at length and in great detail. He was very proud of his sons and loved his grandbabies deeply. He was a willing and patient teacher who was ready to help his kids at a moment’s notice.

Todd is survived by his wife, Penny of Newton; sons, Jacob Esrey (Tena Hausefus) of Liscomb and Kyle (Jennifer) Esrey of Grinnell; his grandchildren, Dillon Cook, Colton Cook, Kaylee Esrey, Jacob Esrey, Ryan Esrey and Samuel Esrey; his brother, Troy (Susan) Esrey of Wiley, Texas; and his nephews, David Esrey and Adam Esrey of Wiley, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents.