Ronald VanEngelenburg, 1951-2017

Published 12:01 am Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Graveside services for Ronald J. VanEngelenburg, 65, of Albert Lea will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Hollandale Cemetery. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.

Ron died on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at his home.

Ronald John VanEngelenburg was born on Nov. 26, 1951, in St. Paul, the son of Marvin and Alice (Ravenhorst) VanEngelenburg. He attended and graduated from Albert Lea High School. It was during his school years that Ron met his future wife, Bertha DeLaCruz. Ron worked at various jobs during his years, first in Hollandale and then in Albert Lea. As a younger man he was very good at waterskiing and enjoyed the sport. Ron enjoyed the simple things in life and was happy with what he had. Family was very important to him and he enjoyed the time spent with each of them. He loved and cared for his faithful companion, Dixie, his dog. Ron enjoyed the Minnesota Vikings and NASCAR.

Survivors include his son, Nathan (Kristin) VanEngelenburg of Prior Lake; three grandchildren, Alexa, Addison and Alivia; sister, Susan (Randy) Campbell, of Daphne, Alabama, and their children Kaitye, Scott (Jamie) and David Campbell; special great-niece Amelia; and his former wife, Bertha DeLaCruz

Ron was preceded in death by his parents.