Dennis C Eskola of Kenosha WI was born Sept 02, 1959 to Bruce and Nancy (Togersen) Eskola in Milwaukee, WI. He grew up on Kenosha’s southside attending Vernon El. Lincoln Jr High, and Tremper, during his school years he played football and was on the wrestling team.
Being tired of taking orders he joined the United States Army in 1976 honorably discharged in 1980. He hitchhiked around the country for a couple years, living in Texas and Colorado. In 1982 he married Vicki Jespersen, they later divorced, they had two children.
Darien (Eskola) Kleckner of White Lake WI. Clifford (Christina) Eskola of Reno Nevada.
In 2001 was united in marriage to Beverly (Baxter) Ruiz Dennis was a gentle giant with a wonderful sense of humor.
He drove truck most of his adult life.
An avid sports fan. Any given Sunday he could be found routing on his favorite teams, the Minnesota Vikings, Badgers, Bucks, Brewers, any Nascar.
He is survived by his children, eight grandchildren, Jasmyne Eskola, Daymond Thomas, Aryan, Madyson & Stormy Kleckner, Laura, Jessica & Elijah Eskola, Sister Vicky (Mark) Melander, brother Bradley Eskola, brother-in-law Joe Tappa, nephews, Jesse (Alisha Jones) Tappa, Jacob Tappa, Evan (Caitlyn) Eskola, Michael Morehouse, Allen (Nikki) Melander. Nieces Ashley and Lacey Rowsey, a very special great nephew Ryan Ruebsamen and great niece Ryley Rowsey. Six step-children, Christy, Miguel, Maria, Jackie, Jerome, Catherine, many step-grandchildren, Miranda, Silva, Liam and Micheal, his best friend since Jr High, Tony Guerra. his side kick Mugsy.
Preceded in death by his wife Beverly, his parents, sister Lori Tappa, nephew Erik Eskola, granddaughters Jasmine and Marcia.
A celebration of Dennis life and inurnment with Full Military Honors will be held at a later date at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Cemetery.
