Denk, Virgil Claude 1918 - 2015
DENK, GINTNER, SMITH, HOVDEN, SCHISSEL, MAXA, IHDE, HAUBER, AVERY, REYES, LYON, WAGNER, KOSHATKA, WADDELL, FRIEDERICK, WILLIS, PARKS
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 6/26/2015 at 09:31:13
Virgil Denk, age 97, of Decorah, IA, died on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at the Patty Elwood Center in Cresco, IA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 307 West Main Street, Decorah, IA, with Rev. Phillip Gibbs presiding. Burial will be in the St. Benedict Cemetery, Decorah, IA.
Visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at the Schluter – Balik Funeral Home, 604 South Avenue, Decorah, IA, and also after 9:30 a.m., at the church on Wednesday morning.
Virgil Claude Denk was born on June 5, 1918, the son of William and Mary (Gintner) Denk in Greenwood, WI. Virgil attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Greenwood, WI. Virgil worked at Perkyll John Deere Implement in Marshfield, WI, along with laying flooring and doing carpentry work. He was united in marriage to Geraldine Smith on April 25, 1942, in Humbird, WI, and to this marriage four children were born. In 1950, they moved to Alma Center, WI, where Virgil worked for R. H. Hershell Manufacturing. In 1962, they moved to Decorah, IA, as the territory manager for New Idea farm equipment, and he retired in 1980. Virgil enjoyed golfing, fixing things as well as woodworking. In 1992, he made a Grandfather clock for all of his children and made several things for the grandchildren over the years. He made several items for St. Benedict Church, including the cabinet for the Holy Oil. Virgil enjoyed playing with his family in their family band, which was first the HepCat and 3 Toms and then later the 4 D’s. They played at Matter’s and Nob Hill and various places in the area. Virgil also was a member of the Barbershop Chorus in Decorah. He and Gerry enjoyed going to their cottage on Sand Lake in New Auburn, WI with their families for many years. Virgil was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Virgil was also known for his keen sense of humor!
Virgil is survived by his four children: Robert (Eunice) Denk, Decorah, IA; Judy (Gary) Hovden, Ridgeway, IA; Don Denk, Waukon, IA and Rick Denk, St. Cloud, MN. Ten grandchildren: Randy (Cindy) Schissel, Cindy Maxa, Jim (Kayla) Denk, Michael (Nancy) Hovden, Michelle (Scott) Ihde, Nancy (Tom) Hauber, Tammy (Andy) Avery, Jill (Roy) Reyes, Sandra (Randy) Koshatka and Dan Denk. Twenty four great grandchildren: Jennifer (Wade) Waddell, Samantha (Bobby) Friederick, John & Matthew Schissel, Tyler & Kaitlin Maxa, Mackenzie & Collin Denk, Elizabeth, Anna & Adam Hovden, Morgan, Madison, Laiton & Lydia Ihde, Logan & Lexie Hauber, Nicole (Dan) Willis, Bryce & Nathan Avery, Austin Reyes, Chelsey, Addison & Dawson Koshatka. Six great great grandchildren: Maddison & Adam Waddell, Emery & Parker Friederick, Bentley & Brylee Willis. Brothers: Jack (Shirley) Denk, and Ron (Mary Jo) Denk, both of Milwaukee, WI. Two sisters-in-law: Marcia Denk and Bev Denk, both of Greenwood, WI. One sister-in-law: Shelby Jean (Ron) Parks, Marshfield, WI, along with and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Virgil was preceded in death by his parents: William and Mary (Gintner) Denk. His wife: Geraldine Denk on January 8, 2006. His father-in-law and mother-in-law: Walter and Edith (Chambers) Smith. One daughter-in-law: Gayla (Olson) Denk. One great granddaughter: Courtney Reyes. Virgil’s siblings and spouses: Mayme (Archie) Lyon, Dorothy (Vic) Wagner, Leonard (Mary) Denk, Loyal, William “Bud” Denk, Bernie Denk,. Gerry’s two brothers and spouses: Vernon (Helen) Smith and Bob (Leny) Smith. Jerry (Annie) Denk and Don (Margie) Denk
Source: Schluter - Balik Funeral Home database
St. Benedict Cemetery
Winneshiek Obituaries maintained by Bruce Kuennen.
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