George F. Esfeld, 83, died September 27, 2010 at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born February 24, 1927 at Great Bend, the son of Fred, Sr., and Frances (Monger) Esfeld. He married Gemella A. Gerstenkorn February 15, 1949 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, Kansas. She died November 2, 2008. A lifetime Great Bend resident, Mr. Esfeld was field supervisor for Clarke Well and Equipment. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Merchant Marines, Coast Guard, and Army. Mr. Esfeld was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, American Legion Argonne Post 180, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3111, all of Great Bend. He was a former Knights of Columbus member. Survivors include three sons: Danny Esfeld and wife Sherie, Hoisington, Kansas; Mark Esfeld and wife Cathy, Great Bend; and Mike Esfeld and wife Kristi, Great Bend; two sisters: Agatha Reeves, Malvern, Arkansas; and Catherine Birzer, Ellinwood, Kansas; thirteen grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Fritz Esfeld, Joseph Esfeld, and Maurice "Dutch" Esfeld. Vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Father Peter Fernandez will be celebrant. Burial will be in Great Bend Cemetery with military honors by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to the Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Cetner Aviary Fund or Prince of Peace Parish, in care of the funeral home.