Ann Marie Christine Esselman, a kindhearted woman who cared about many worldly issues, died unexpectedly on November 21, 2018 at the age of 37 years in Dane County, Wisconsin.

Ann is survived by her parents; her son Riley Esselman; and her brothers, Joseph (Julia Soper) and their sons Jaden and Josiah Esselman and Samuel Esselman and his son Colton; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.   She is predeceased by her grandparents, James B. and Marcie Esselman, and Walter and Marianne Wojcik.

Ann was born in Wisconsin Rapids on November 18, 1981 to Rosemarie Esselman (Wisconsin Rapids) and James M. Esselman (Nekoosa). She was named after her paternal great grandmother.  She attended area schools and the school of cosmetology.  On July 17, 1998 she welcomed her son, Riley into the world.

Ann was a lover of music, animals and the arts.  She was a free spirit who made her own choices and lived as she chose.  She will be remembered and missed by all who knew her.

Visitation is scheduled from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, Thursday November 29, 2018 at the Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Nekoosa, WI.  A funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM at the church. Reverend John Swing will officiate. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in the town of Armenia, Juneau County. Feldner/Ritchay Funeral Home is assisting the family.