Welcome to Redmond Memorial Chapel. We are passionate about maintaining a standard of
excellence in Central Oregon Funeral Home Service for our High Desert Communities, including Christmas
Valley, Fort Rock, La Pine, Gilchrist, Bend, Sisters and Redmond. The Daniel family and team of
compassionate professionals pledge to continue meeting families' needs as long as we're privileged
to serve.
Richard Van Deusen
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Dick is a native Oregonian and a graduate of Oregon State University, (B.S. Degree). He is also a
graduate of San Francisco College of Mortuary Science, (A.S. Degree). He returned to Central
Oregon 13 years ago. Dick has worked as a licensed mortician in Idaho, California, and
Oregon. He is also a licensed pre-need funeral plan provider and serves our community in this
capacity at Redmond Memorial Chapel.
Working for many years in a family owned and operated mortuary in San Francisco, Dick finally
decided to find the good life in Bend, Oregon. He is a member of the Elks lodge and attends the
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Dick and his wife have 5 grown children, and enjoy their
7 grandchildren as often as they can.