Ruth Eskilson Obituary

Ruth L. Eskilson

Oct 27, 1942 - Jan 27, 2026

Ruth L. Eskilson, age 83, of Valparaiso, Ind., passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Thomas T. Eskilson. Ruth is survived by their two daughters, Krista (Rusty) Duncan of Carmel, Ind., and Jennifer (Scott) Hansen of Chesterton, Ind.; and by her four grandchildren, Molly (Dom Cevasco) Duncan, Macy (Alex Flohr) Duncan, Katie Hansen, and Luke Hansen. She is also survived by her siblings, Judy Flaherty and Alan Johnson. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Gale Johnson.

Ruth graduated from Evanston High School in 1960 and went on to earn her Secondary Education degree from Valparaiso University, later completing her Master's Degree at Purdue University. She was a Home Economics teacher and tennis coach at Hanover Central High School in Cedar Lake, Ind., where she touched the lives of countless students before her retirement. Ruth and Tom made their home in Crown Point, Zionsville, and later Valparaiso, Ind. Ruth was a member of Tri Kappa, PEO, Kiwanis in Zionsville, Phi Beta Chi, and the First United Methodist Church.

Ruth will be remembered for her deep love of family and friends. Her family cherishes her love, advice and her ability to make family get togethers so special. She always had a full calendar, especially lunch with dear friends or countless bridge games. Her many interests included photography, gardening and news about her grandchildren.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Memorial Service beginning at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her memory to Opportunity Enterprises in Valparaiso, Ind., or the American Diabetes Association. The family is extremely grateful to caregiver Lilly for the compassion she showed Ruth.