Wittmaack, Virgil M. (1934-2005)

WITTMAACK, MILER, PATTEN, SNEDEKER, FREIDRICH, HILL

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 1/18/2010 at 12:14:43

Virgil M. Wittmaack - Jan. 21, 1934 - June 3, 2005

Virgil M. Wittmaack, age 71, of Sioux Rapids, Iowa died Friday, June 3, 2005 at Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Virgil Myron Wittmaack was born November 7, 1933 at Cherokee, Iowa to Martin Fred and Mildred Eldora (Miler) Wittmaack. He was baptized January 21, 1934 and confirmed at Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids on February 10, 1952.

Virgil lived the first 10 years of his life in Cherokee County, Iowa before his family moved near Aurelia, Iowa, where they lived for a year. The family then moved near Hanover south of Alta, Iowa, and then 10 miles north of Alta. In 1951, Virgil moved northeast of Sioux Rapids, where he made his home from that time forward. He began his education at Afton #4 Country School, then attended Aurelia Schools, then Alta Community School in Alta and went to high school at Hy-View north of Alta.

On December 8, 1953, Virgil entered the United States Army, where he served his country with honor until his discharge as an SP3 on September 20, 1955.

Virgil was united in marriage to Myrtle Marie Patten on January 1, 1955 at First United Church in Sioux Rapids. They were blessed with two sons, Tim and Rick and a daughter, Brenda.

Virgil worked as a farm hand before his stint in the service, then after he came home he worked for the City of Sioux Rapids, at Ranco in Sioiux Rapids, at Hy-Grade in Storm Lake for 17 years, for First Coop in Marathon for another 17 years before he retired in April of 1998. During all this time, Virgil also farmed for himself and helped family members with farming as well. Virgil always loved the land and farming.

Virgil was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids, where he had held the offices of Elder, President and Treasurer. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #394 in Sioux Rapids. During the past two years, he served as financial officer for the Legion.

Virgil was a people person. He loved to visit with family, friends and even strangers, who soon became his friends. Virgil began golfing in his retirement years and found great pleasure in the game. He enjoyed playing cards, camping and going south to spend the winters. Virgil most loved his wife and family. Spending time with his children and grandchildren was his greatest joy. He loved to go watch his grandchildren’s ballgames. He will be remembered as a loving husband and devoted father and grandfather. He loved the Lord, and his family rejoices in the fact that he has now been healed in Heaven.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 50 years, Myrtle of Sioux Rapids; his sons: Tim and wife Lorie Wittmaack of Linn Grove, Iowa and Rick Wittmaack of Laurens, Iowa; his daughter, Brenda and husband Keni Snedeker of Boyden, Iowa; his grandchildren: Nathan and wife Jennifer Wittmaack of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and Cody and Nick Wittmaack of Linn Grove, Iowa; mother-in-law Cleo Patten of Sioux Rapids; sisters: Phyllis and husband Melvin Freidrich of Algona, Iowa, Norma Hill of Sioux Rapids; sister-in-law Ileen Wittmaack of Sioux Rapids; four brothers-in-law: Maynard and wife Donna Patten of Webb, Iowa, Larry and wife Marsha Patten of Graettenger, Iowa, Don and wife Sharon Patten of Sioux Rapids, and Ken and wife Lois Patten of Sioux Rapids; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, as well as a host of friends.

Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; a twin brother Vernon; and his father-in-law, Roy Patten.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 8, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Faith Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids, with Reverend Leroy Riemer officiating. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Sioux Rapids is in charge of the arrangements.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 7, 2005 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Sliefert Funeral Home Chapel in Sioux Rapids, where the family will be present from 6:00 to 8:00.

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