Virgil Vorwald

Virgil G. Vorwald, age 87 passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014, at Lancaster Care Center. He was born March 24, 1927, the son of Frederick and Lillian (Ertz) Vorwald. Virgil attended Dodge country school and St. Marys school. He married Lois M. Kirschbaum on May 31, 1952, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Cassville. Together they farmed on the Vorwald family farm on Dodge Road. Virgil coached FFA softball and liked to bowl. He enjoyed golfing with his family and friends and was a member of the Lancaster Country Club and Knights of Columbus in Bloomington. Virgil and Lois retired from the farm in 1990 and moved to Lancaster. In retirement Virgil continued to golf and also drove cars for the Les Mack dealership.

One reason he liked to golf so much is that Its a game that values honesty, following the rules, mental toughness, staying positive, never giving up, looking forward instead of backward, and above all else, having fun while you do it. His eyes would light up during visits from his grandchildren and great grandchildren who brought him so much joy.

Surviving is his loving wife Lois, their children: Ronald (Kris), Mary Vorwald Nordahl, and Virginia Vorwald, eight grandchildren: Andy (Catie), Katie (Tom), Michael and Jon Vorwald, Ellen and Kristen Nordahl, Bruin and Dayne Armwald, three great-grandchildren, a sister, Helen Muench, two sisters-in-law, Barbara Vorwald and Florence (Gerald) Schildgen and a brother-in-law, Raymond (Joanne) Kirschbaum, and many nieces and nephews.

Virgil was preceded in death by three brothers; Harry Bud (Norma), Larry (Joanne), and Robert, and a brother in law Leo Muench.

Funeral services were held on Friday, October 24, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Bloomington, with Fr. John Meinholz officiating. Burial was in Dodge Cemetery. Friends and family called on Thursday, October 23, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Lancaster, where a 4:45 p.m. Knights of Columbus rosary was prayed. Friends also called on Friday, October 24, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Virgil G. Vorwald memorial fund has been established with donations being given to St. Marys Catholic School in Bloomington and Badger Camp.