Obit: Vradenberg, David C. (1939 - 2013)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Vradenburg, Miller, Grover, Belnap

----Source: Marshfield News Herald (Marshfield, WI) 03/09/2013

Vradenberg, David C. (15 MAR 1939 - 6 MAR 2013)

David C. Vradenburg, 73 of Neillsville, passed away peaceably at his home on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, after a six month battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his family.

He was born March 15, 1939, in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, to parents Clem and Frances (Miller) Vradenburg. He lived on the family farm near Vesper, WI, along with his beloved Grandpa Tom and Grandma Flossie. As a young boy, he washed many milk bottles in the family Vradenburg Dairy business located on the farm. He attended the Vesper and Turner Grade schools and the Bethel Jr. Academy near Arpin. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids in 1957. He and Audrey (Grover) were married in Wisconsin Rapids on April 2, 1959, celebrating 53 years of marriage. In the early years of their marriage, he worked for Carl Cepress Body Shop, Frank Swetz Trucking and Sanna Dairies. He also pulped on the side with his Grandpa Tom and his old horse "Nancy". In 1963, he was hired by Pure Milk Products which later merged with AMPI. In 1963, he and his wife, Audrey and two sons, Tom and Scott moved to Shawano, WI, where he worked as a milk tester. In 1966, he and his family moved to Neillsville, WI. He was promoted as a field representative, working with membership with AMPI. In 1972, his third son, James was born. In 1987, he decided to begin his own business, Belt Land Insurance in Neillsville, WI, retiring at the beginning of this year. He loved life and people, and especially like working with and serving his senior clients. His son, Scott joined him in a partnership in 1997.

Dave was always a very loving and devoted husband and father. He worked very hard and provided us with a very good living. He was very talented and had many interests and hobbies. If anything was broke, he could fix it. The second love of his life was his beloved street rod. He rebuilt and repainted it many times since buying the car in his senior year in high school. His favorite pastime was cruising in his street rod and attending many car shows and swap meets.

Per his wishes, private graveside services will be held in the spring, when the grass is green and the birds are singing. Our "hot rod" husband and father will be missed so very much.

David is survived by his loving wife, Audrey, and his three sons, Thomas, Scott and James; four cats; one dog; brother and sisters-in-law, George and Patricia Grover Belknap, and Jon and Kim Grover; as well as nieces, nephews, and friends.

Because of his love for animals, all memorials will be given to the Clark County Humane Society in memory of David. Online condolences may be left at www.cremationsociety-wi.com.  

Cremation Society of Wisconsin is serving the family.

 

 


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