Dennis A. Meskin

February 23, 1941 - September 19, 2023

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Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

Thursday 9/28, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

Thursday 9/28, 5:00 pm

Dennis A. Meskin

Dennis A. Meskin passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 19, at the age of 82, surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Donna (nee Baumler) for 59 years. Proud father of Mark (Kathleen) and Amy (Ryan) Park. Proud grandpa to Maximilian, Molly, Elise, Ian, and Callum. Also loved by sisters Loretta (George) Roraff, Millie Brown, and Karen (Jim) Harris. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Regina Meskin, and his niece, Deanne Brandt.

Dennis grew up in Nadeau, Michigan, on the family farm. While in Nadeau, he worked as a cheesemaker at the cheese factory in Carney. After graduating high school Dennis wanted to “see the world”, and enlisted in the United States Army. He served in Germany, with the Troop A 3rd Recon Squad 12th Cav division as an Armor Crewman, reaching the rank of SP5. He received the Good Conduct Medal and numerous other awards for his achievements and was honorably discharged. Dennis moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin after the military, and began working at Harley-Davidson. Dennis worked as a test rider, machinist, supervisor, engineer, and manager over his 42 years with HD. Dennis traveled extensively for Harley-Davidson; attending rallies, visiting factories, dealers, warehouses around the country and the world. He is fondly remembered by many colleagues and friends.

He met and married Donna, with whom he had attended high school with, in 1964. Dennis and Donna were married soon after, with his son Mark arriving in 1968, and daughter Amy in 1974. Dennis was very close to his father, and family. In 2002 he welcomed his first of 5 grandchildren, and thoroughly relished his new title of “Grandpa”. He loved each and every one of them dearly, and couldn’t wait to spend time with them.

He dedicated much of his free and vacation time to helping on the family farm, relatives in need, and friends who needed assistance. He enjoyed working on cars, going to car and tractor shows, painting, driving his Dad’s farm tractor and helping his son and daughter whenever they needed him. Dennis also loved cutting grass – racing up north to the farm, and later a little house on the bay across from Chambers Island to cut the grass every weekend in summer.

Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53151, on Thursday, September 28, 2023, 3:00 PM -4:45 PM. Funeral Service at 5:00 PM.

“You will always be loved, remembered, and deeply missed by all who knew you.”

Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

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Thursday 9/28, 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm

Krause Funeral Home New Berlin

12401 West National Avenue

New Berlin, WI 53151

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Thursday 9/28, 5:00 pm

Dennis A. Meskin Dennis A. Meskin passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 19, at the age of 82, surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Donna (nee Baumler) for 59 years. Proud father of Mark (Kathleen) and Amy (Ryan) Park. Proud grandpa to Maximilian, Molly, Elise, Ian, and Callum. Also loved by sistersContinue Reading

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We have known Dennis 55yrs. For many yrs. we enjoyed getting together for New Years Eve and playing cards. He was always a joy to be around. Recently we had them over for dinner. We had freshly caught pan fish and we were not aware that they never had perch, bluegill, and crappie. we will forever remember how much Dennis enjoyed dinner. I don't know how many times he said I'll just have one more piece of fish. Always a good time with the Meskins. You will be missed.

I worked with Dennis several times (as a contractor for Buell) at shows and demos during the 90s. My wife would occasionally work the events with me, and we both always enjoyed Dennis’ upbeat (and occasionally blunt) approach to everything. At Daytona in 1997, Dennis kept hinting that they were thinking of hiring another person for the Sportster/Buell team. Towards the end of the event, Dennis cornered me and recommended that I come to Milwaukee to interview for the new position on his team. I said I was interested, but I’d need to discuss it with my wife because it would be big change for our family. Dennis responded with “oh we already cleared it with Tracy”. I laughed but double checked with my wife. Dennis (and Pat K.) actually had a lengthy conversation with my wife, and wanted her assurance that she would be okay with moving the family to Milwaukee - before he’d discuss the opportunity with me. I have a lot of people that I’m thankful to for my H-D career, but in addition to being a friend, Dennis was the key to my hiring and other critical decisions during that time. It has always stuck with me that he considered my family - before encouraging me to apply.

I spent quite a bit of time at the Meskin house when I was in high school. I will always remember Dennis as being a “cool Dad”. Really great memories.

Dennis was one of the most kind people I had ever met. He was someone that would take the time to ask how you were doing. He never complained about how he was feeling. He will be deeply missed by everyone at Fresenius. We all loved him.

Dennis was a riot to work for and with. So many good times in the PowerTrain group. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He left so many good memories with those who knew him.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

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