Preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters, 2 brothers, first wife Martha "Connie" (nee Peterson), 2nd wife Barb (nee Lasher).
Survived by loving partner Marleen Anderson; children: Rita (David) Rollins, Barbara (Rick) Leach, Judy Snipstad, Patricia (Mark) Kouba, Robin (Rory) Gallagher, Virgil Jr. (Gail) Snipstad, Gail (Evan) Varns, Glenda Johnson; 20 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Heaven's newest angel will be missed by his earthly loved ones.
Visitation will be Thursday, October 7 from 4-8pm at Sunset Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Friday, October 8 at 2pm, visitation 1-2pm at Community United Methodist Church 950 Gould St. Columbia Heights, MN 55421, a light meal to follow. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.