Kevin Michael Esch, 45, of Herculaneum died Feb. 29, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital. Mr. Esch worked as an assembler for Specialty Carts in Fenton. In his free time, he enjoyed being outdoors, listening to his favorite music and spending time with family and friends. He was very proud of his Indian Heritage, the Potawatomi Tribe. Born August 6, 1978, in Talihina, Okla., he was the son of Martha (Goss) and Robert Esch Sr. of Herculaneum.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers: Robert Jr. (Diane), Jonathan (Stephonie) and Christopher (Missy); five nieces: Ashten, Kiersten, Kathrine, Shaylin and Aaliyah; a nephew: Lane; and many other family members and friends.
Visitation is scheduled for 1 p.m. until a funeral service at 2 p.m. Friday, March 8, at Vinyard Funeral Home, 616 W. Main St., in Festus. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crystal City. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.