Obit: Eslinger, Bruce J. (1960 - 2007)

Contact:  Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
Email: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Eslinger, Gerrits, Shakal, Luck, Swope

----Sources: Thorp Courier (Thorp, WI.) March 14, 2007

Eslinger, Bruce J. (April 3, 1960 - March 10, 2007)

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Bruce J. Eslinger, age 46, of Cty. Hwy G Stanley, WI passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2007 from injuries due to an auto accident. Services were held on Tuesday March 13, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at the Plombon Funeral Chapel, Stanley, WI with Fr. Robert Nelson officiating. Friends and family called one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow at a later date. Plombon Funeral Service is assisting the family with arrangements.

Bruce was born April 3, 1960 in Stanley, WI, the son of Howard & Dorothy (Gerrits) Eslinger. He grew up in the Stanley area and attended Stanley Schools, graduating from Stanley-Boyd High School in 1978 where he played football and was also on the wrestling team. He then served his country in the U.S. Army, and upon discharge returned to the Stanley area where he lived and farmed.

Bruce is survived by his siblings: David (Arlene) Eslinger of Chippewa Falls, WI, Brenda (Jim) Shakal of Carmel Valley, CA, Janice Eslinger, Pam (Ron) Luck, and John (Terri) Eslinger all of Eau Claire, WI, Mark (Lorraine) Eslinger of Stanley, WI and Heidi (Shane) Swope of Thorp, WI plus many cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.