Gary R. Eskilsen, 56, of Toledo, passed away on April 26, 2011 at St. Luke'™s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Gary was born on September 23, 1954 to Elwood and Donna (Wagle) Eskilsen. He was a truck tire delivery man for World Tire. Gary was a member of the NHRA and IHRA and raced at both Norwalk and Milan Dragways. Gary is survived by his wife, Judy; daughter, Danielle Eskilsen; mother, Donna Wagle Eskilsen and her friend, John Pustay; sister, Cindy Eskilsen; half-sister, Debbie Winn; nephew, Tim (Jen) Root; niece, Tiffany Williams and her daughter Kendall Elizabeth; step-son, Jimmy Critchley; step-daughters, Angel (Steven) Brown, Samantha (Ron) Bialecki. He was preceded in death by his father, Elwood; sister, Cheryl. Friends may visit at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Rd. on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private. Those wishing an expression of sympathy in Gary'™s name are asked to consider a charity of the donor'™s choice. Visitation: 9-1 Saturday Services: 1:00 p.m. Saturday Interment: Private