William Jesse Van Valkenburg Obituary
We are sad to announce that on October 4, 2021, at the age of 90, William Jesse Van Valkenburg of Cloquet, Minnesota, born in Long Prairie, Minnesota passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Valkenburg and Lela Van Valkenburg (Hall); his wife Marjorie Esko; his stepmother Bertha Van Valkenburg (Quistorff); his siblings, Richard and Jean; his wife Violet; and his stepchildren, Shirley Hunt, Janice Ratliff, Linda Rask and Brian Loucks.
He is survived by: his sisters, LaVonne Nelson of Wisconsin and Joan Lanquar of Missouri; his stepchildren, Jean Youngdahl of Duluth, David Rowell (Sharon) of Duluth, Dennis Rowell (Dolly) of Duluth and John Loucks (Erin Klinger) of Alaska; and his friend Debby Johnson. He is also survived by many grandchildren, nephews, nieces.
As a lifelong farmer and lover of animals, memorial donations may be made to Future Farmers of America at FFA Willow River, 8142 Pine Street, Willow River, MN 55795; or Animal Allies Humane Society at 4006 Airport Road, Duluth, MN 55811.
