ESCH, William B., age 79, of Taylor, October 18, 2021. Beloved husband of Marilyn Esch. Loving father of Christine (Jake) Biehn and Tom Esch. Loving step-father of Sara (James) Bruckner, Rachel (Dennis Pelkey) Emerson and Erik (April) Emerson. Dearest grandfather of Emily (Zac) and Michael (Melanie) and great grandfather of Nora, Evie and Jacob. He is also survived by his brother Bob Esch and sister Linda Stratton. William was very passionate about his work and airplanes, loved camping, fishing and his dog Ginger. He was preceded in death by his son Andy Esch, parents Leonard and Myrtle Esch and his brother Jim Esch. His cremation will take place at “The Witness Crematory” located inside of Michigan Memorial Funeral Home.