Richard A. VanAlstine Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard A. VanAlstine of Spooner, Wisconsin, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on April 8, 2026 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Richard A. VanAlstine to show support.
As Richard departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Richard may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Richard leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, DeWayne VanAlstine and Helen VanAlstine (Piedlow); and his wife Caroline. He is survived by: his daughter Kathren Shell (Clint); his grandson Steven Cherry (Dakota); and his sister Barb Hesselman.
