David Walter Van Dien

David W. Van Dien, 77, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on November 11, 2026, at Oakwood Manor from Alzheimer’s.
Born on March 29, 1949, in Boyceville, Wisconsin, to William and Arlene (Clough) Van Dien. Dave grew up in Monmouth, Illinois and graduated from Oconomowoc High School. In 1973, Dave married Lois Delikat in Franklin, Wisconsin. They were blessed with two daughters, Amy and Stacy, and raised their family together in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Dave worked at the Radford Company for over 30 years.
Dave was an avid Bears fan in Packer territory, in a family that lovingly teased him about “Da Bears!” He loved all sports, particularly golf, bowling, basketball and baseball. He was nicknamed “Bogey” due to his talent in basketball, and the name stuck with him for life. “Grandpa Bogey” was able to share his passion for sports with his grandson, Finn and it was a great source of pride to watch Finn take his first swings on the golf course.
Dave also enjoyed traveling with his family, especially going to the Florida Keys in the winter.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, William and Arlene; in-laws, Allen and Dorothy (Schweitzer) Delikat; his sister, Sharon Tomczak; brothers-in-law, Peter Olsen, David Falk and Jim Delikat; and sister-in-law, Diane (Delikat) Falk.
Survivors include wife, Lois Van Dien; children, Amy (Keith) McBrair and Stacy Van Dien; grandson, Finn McBrair; sister, Diane Olsen; brother in-law, Tom Tomczak; sisters-in-law, Sharon Delikat and Mary Delikat; and special friend, Ken Jozwiak; along with many other family and friends who loved him dearly.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 11:00am at St. Raphael Catholic Church with Fr. Tom Long officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:30am-10:45am, prior to mass with a luncheon to follow. Interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Raphael’s Parish, Remarkable (Lakeside Packaging Plus), or Westhaven Youth Golf Clinic.
A special thank you from Dave’s family for the compassionate, excellent care he received from the staff at Oakwood Manor and St. Croix Hospice. As well as niece, Cherie Falk-Philpott, for helping with care behind the scenes, your kindness will not be forgotten.