Ralph Dirk Van Vuren, age 86, of Altoona, WI, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Prairie Pointe Rehabilitation, Altoona. Ralph was born December 22, 1932, in Ringle, WI, to the late Ralph and Elvira (Zank) Van Vuren. He graduated from Waniscan High School, Wausau, with the Class of 1951. Ralph entered the US Air Force in 1952. He served in the Korean War as a mechanic and was honorably discharged in 1956. Ralph went on to graduate with a Bachelors Degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison in 1960. He worked as an auditor for the State of Wisconsin until his retirement in 1987. Ralph was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Altoona. He was an avid card player and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his sons, Mark Van Vuren of Spooner, WI, David (Sherry) Van Vuren of Eau Claire, and Alan Van Vuren of Jefferson, WI; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Marlene Weiler and Carol Henderson. Ralph is preceded in death by his parents and one brother. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the WEST CHAPEL of Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home, 1405 N. Clairemont Ave, Eau Claire, with Deacon Bob Chittendon officiating. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date in the Northern WI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Spooner, WI. To express online condolences, please visit www.lenmarkfh.com

Service Information

Family Viewing

Saturday, April 6 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn West Chapel 1405 N. Clairemont Ave Eau Claire WI 54703

Memorial Service

Saturday, April 6 2019 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn West Chapel 1405 N. Clairemont Ave Eau Claire WI 54703

Other

Saturday, April 6 2019 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn West Chapel 1405 N. Clairemont Ave Eau Claire WI 54703