Charles “Chuck” Roskos
Charles “Chuck” Roskos, 86, of Eau Claire, and formerly of Independence, died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire.
Charles was the second of five children born to Dominic and Anna (Lisowski) Roskos. He was born November 11, 1935, sharing the same birth date as his grandfather, Charles Roskos. Chuck attended several country schools before attending Ss. Peter and Paul parochial school. He graduated from Independence High School in 1954, and then enlisted into the U.S. Army for a period of two years. After serving his enlistment in Germany, Chuck was able to attend college on the G.I. Bill. Chuck attended college at UW – River Falls, graduating in 1961, earning his bachelor’s degree in agriculture education and a minor in biology.
While attending UW – River Falls, Chuck met his soul mate and the love of his life, Irene Amble. They were married November 25, 1961, in La Crosse.
Chuck took his first teaching job in Winner, South Dakota, where he taught general science and coached football and basketball for a period of two years. Chuck and Irene then moved to Minnesota where Chuck taught agriculture, general science and biology at Sioux Valley School.
In an effort to move closer to family, they moved to Fairchild, Wis., where Chuck taught agriculture, biology and general science. After one year, Chuck and Irene made their first farm purchase, moving to rural Independence in 1965. While farming, Chuck continued teaching agriculture, general science, math and industrial arts. In addition, Chuck enjoyed coaching basketball and football throughout his career.
Eventually Chuck and Irene purchased three more farms, amassing a Herd of Registered Holsteins and 580 acres. They sold a section of their farm and moved to the City of Independence in 1992. Chuck and Irene moved to Eau Claire in December of 2013, selling the rest of their farmland and their home in Independence.
Chuck was a devout Catholic and was proud to give back to society through teaching. He was very proud of his wife, their four daughters and his grandchildren. Chuck was also a proud life-long Packers fan.
Chuck is survived by his wife of 60 years, Irene Roskos of Eau Claire; his four daughters: Diane (Rich) Petersen of Hudson, WI, Deb (Brad) Truini of Wrentham, MA, Dana (Al) Myers of Eau Claire, WI, and Dawn (Al) Slaby of Eau Claire, WI; his grandchildren: Anthony Charles Truini, Dana Nicole Truini, and Vincent Charles Slaby; his two sisters: Alice Dana, Pat Rhodes; and his brother, Richard Roskos.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Dominic and Anna (Lisowski) Roskos.
A Memorial Mass is tentatively planned for Friday, June 17, 2022. Edison Funeral Home in Independence is assisting the family.
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