Virgil Lloyd Wilson's Obituary
Virgil L. Wilson, age 74, of Nevada passed away at his home. A gathering of friends and family will be 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wed. February 12, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way in Ames with a 7:00 p.m. memorial service Thurs. February 13, at New Life Church 3505 South Duff Ave. Burial will be at Winterset Cemetery at a later date. Virgil was born September 11, 1939 in Winterset, Iowa the son of Dempsey and Blanche Wilson. He graduated from Winterset High School and enlisted to US Marines. He lived in Des Moines, Fort Dodge and moved to Ames he was in sales for Nabisco until he retired. He then worked at Technical Services here in Ames. He was a member of Moose Lodge #520 and the Ames American Legion Post # 37. He enjoyed golfing and music. He is survived by his sons, Mark and his wife Christina Wilson and Russell Wilson, and longtime companion, Kathy Kempen. Virgil was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Wilson, sisters, Mildred Cleland and Fern Downard. On line condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com.
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