Ralph Van Heel, age 88, long time resident of Osseo, MN. Ralph was a Navy Seabee and worked for many years at Kolstad Co.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard & Minnie and 6 brothers and sisters.
Ralph is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lorraine; children, Glenn (Jill) Van Heel, Denise (Kevin) Kelly, David (Renee) Van Heel, Leslie (Sara) Van Heel, Diane Vogel, and Lynn (Chirs) LaMott; 17 grandchildren, Clinton, Megan, Blake, Melissa, Nick, Joe, Cade, Jake, Brock, Amanda, Abby, Amy, Annika, Bailey, Miles, Gavin, and Callista; 20 great grandchildren; sister, MaryAnn Middendorf; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be 9:30 -10:30 AM Wednesday, February 8, 2023, with Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 9100 93rd Ave. N., Brooklyn Park, MN. Interment St. Vincent's Cemetery, Osseo, MN.
Memorials preferred to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Wednesday, February 8th 10:30 AM
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
9100 93rd Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN
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