Ralph Darwin Venen
(63 years old)
The world bids farewell to Ralph Darwin Venen of Farmington, Michigan, departing on April 16, 2025 at the age of 63. Ralph Darwin leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ralph Venen and Waldtraut Venen; and his brother-in-law Grant Cole (Anne Morris). He is survived by: his daughter Sara Venen of Chicago Illinois; his mother-in-law Alice Bakalis; his sisters, Linda Cole of Rochester, MI, Susan Bock (Kent) and Robin Boeling (Larry) of Oakland Michigan; his aunt Lenore Holsopple (Richard) of St. Marys, PA; his nieces and nephews, Eric Cole (Lauren), Carter Bock, Caroline Bock, Timothy Boeling and Aaron Boeling (Katelynn); his great-nephew Sutton Boeling; his former wife Renee Venen; and his friends, Patrick Duggan and Tim Ryan.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 25th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Verheyden, Inc. (16300 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230). A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 25th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be given to the following: Michigan Humane Society (https://michiganhumane.org) Kalamazoo College Swimming Program.