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Curtis Vraa Obituary
Curtis Sydney Vraa
Curtis Sydney Vraa, age 86, of Proctor, Minn., and formerly a longtime resident of Embarrass, Minn., died Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Diamond Willow in Proctor.
He was born July 11, 1938, in Goodridge, Minn., the son of George E. and Dora J. (Tangen) Vraa. He was a graduate of Goodridge High School. Curtis was united in marriage to Delores "Laurie" Stenvik on March 8, 1957, in Goodridge, Minn.
Curtis worked as an equipment operator for Erie Mining Company retiring in 2003 after 39 years of service. He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Embarrass. Curtis enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, traveling, playing Scrabble, cards, and BINGO, and hunting, fishing and camping.
Curtis is survived by his children: Steven (Joanie) Vraa of Tacna, Ariz., Neal (Nancy) Vraa of Red Lake Falls, Minn., Kevin (Robyn) Vraa of Superior, Wis., and Michael (Amy) Vraa of Babbitt, Minn.; brother: Earl (Lois) Vraa of Wilson, Wis.; 19 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Laurie (2021); son: Thomas; great-grandson: Levi Arnold.
Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until the 1:00 p.m. Memorial Service on September 14, 2024, at Hope Lutheran Church in Embarrass. A family inurnment will be in the Embarrass Cemetery.
Condolences and memorials may be directed to: Kevin Vraa, 4519 S. State Rd. 35, Superior, WI 54880.
Family services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Virginia. To express condolences online please see: www.baumanfuneralhome.com.
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