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Selma L. Vradenburg, 84, of Chippewa Falls, died peacefully on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Mayo Hospital in Eau Claire.
On February 18, 1941, Selma was born to Albert and Elvina (Hendrickson) Larson, in Northfield, WI. She was united in marriage to Stanley Vradenburg at Osseo Lutheran Church on August 20, 1960. Selma worked at Mason Shoe Co. for 26 years retiring in 2001.
Selma enjoyed sewing, especially her annual sewing week on the North Shore. She also enjoyed making crafts, playing cards, traveling, and making chocolate chip cookies for her family. Most of all, she cherished her time with her grandchildren, family and friends.
Selma is survived by her daughter, Shelly (John) Beranek of Chippewa Falls; grandchildren, David (Lianne) Hewitt, Kelsey Hewitt and Katie (Tom) Denning; great-granddaughter, Julia Kate Denning; along with many other loving family and friends.
She was preceded by her parents; husband, Stanley; sisters, Helen Pierson, Anna Bloomer, and Alice Olson; brothers, Arnold, Alvin, Odell, John and Earl Larson; great-grandchild, Grace Denning.
The visitation will be on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel, 44 E. Columbia St., Chippewa Falls. The private interment will be in Rest Haven Cemetery, town of Washington, Eau Claire County, WI, at a later date.
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44 E Columbia Street, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729-2521
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