Bernard Van Vooren Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bernard Van Vooren (Albert Lea, Minnesota), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bernard left this world on March 2, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ben Vooren and Emma Van Vooren; his daughter Becky Knipping; his wife Alice; and his brothers, Paul and Donald.

He is survived by: his sons, Rodney Van Vooren (Cindra), Mark (Sue) and Kevin Van Vooren (Karen); his grandchildren, Kris Andrist (Dominic), Katie Rendler, Kelly Van Vooren, Carla Van Vooren, Alex Van Vooren (Aileen), Ben Van Vooren (Courtney) and Laura Bellinger (Mark); his great grandchildren, Owen, Fate, Nevaeh, Ella, Liam, Amelia, Madelyn and Mary Alice; and his sisters, Mary Wolff and Donna Haake. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials preferred to St. Theodore Catholic School in Albert Lea.