Esberg, John R. age 84, of St. Therese, New Hope. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Violet, Helen, Mildred, Lucille; and son, John. Survived by wife, Geraldine; daughters, Catherine (Tom) and Nancy (Don); daughter-in-law, Tracy; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy, Vivian and Carole (LeRoy); nieces and nephews. Worked for Western Union and Malmborg's Garden Center. Funeral 1 PM Fri., Cross of Glory Lutheran Church, 5929 Brooklyn Blvd., Brooklyn Center, with visitation 2 hours prior. Interment Sunset Cemetery 11 AM Mon. Memorials preferred to the church. SUNSET 612-789-3596 sunsetfuneralservices.com