Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Passed away surrounded by family and loved ones a week after her 81st birthday, on Friday, December 27th, 2024, after battling cancer for eight months.
Esther is survived by her husband, Alan Filiau, and their fur baby, Duke; their children, Alan Michael Filiau and his wife, Karen Filiau, Scott Filiau and his wife, Jonna Filiau, Mark Filiau and his fiancé, Gayle Londo, Laura Tolley and her husband, Rob Tolley, and Timothy Filiau; grandchildren, Kaitlynn Olds, Davy Bonfiglio, Gracie Filiau, Audrey Filiau, Victoria Filiau, and Mikey Filiau; brother, Richard Sperry and his family.
Esther met her husband, Alan Filiau, while both were in the Navy, and married four months after the day they met. They lived a beautiful and wonderful 60 years together, enjoying belonging to both Eastern Star and Danish Lodge. Esther was a one of a kind gem and brightened rooms where ever she went while putting smiles on everyone’s faces who had the pleasure of meeting her. She is missed dearly especially during the holidays, with Christmas being her favorite.
Eastern Star Service 11:00 am Saturday, January 4th at Roberts Funeral Home, 8108 Barbara Ave., Inver Grove Heights, with visitation 1-hour prior. Interment Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights.