The life of 62-year-old Gerard Paul 'Marter' Essner was tragically cut short on October 6, 2025, in Mississippi County, Missouri. A resident of the New Hamburg and Benton area, Gerard was a devoted family man, a retired Sergeant First Class in the United States Army National Guard, and a lifelong farmer who operated Essner Farms alongside his son. Known for his humor and willingness to help others, he had spent the day engaging in his regular routine before he suddenly went missing, prompting co
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