Melissa Virgin
August 18, 1974 - September 27, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Melissa Jo “Missy” (Pulvermacher) Virgin, 47, of Madison, Wis., passed away unexpectedly at her home after surgery on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021.
Missy was born in Madison, on Aug. 18, 1974, the eldest daughter of Janet and Donald Pulvermacher. She leaves behind her two beloved children, Grant and Tessa, the bright stars in her life. She always spread sunshine wherever she went, that was just who she was. She loved to cook and her homemade barbecue sauce was delicious! Missy will be remembered by countless friends and family alike.
Missy was a 1992 graduate of Middleton High School. She was a member of the basketball team and held school track records for many years. Missy was a lifelong Packers fan and even had a Packers car painted Green and Gold. She had a wonderful sense of humor and could light up a room with her smile, her joyous laughter is sure to make the heavens a little brighter. Missy loved puzzles and all sorts of card and board games. Missy was always ready to play cards, shoot pool or shoot the breeze. Missy enjoyed her job at Oakwood Village and spread joy to those she met there. She loved her pet cats, one of which she even taught to play fetch. Everyone who knew Missy knew that she fiercely loved her two children, of whom she was most proud.
Melissa was preceded in death by her father, Donald A. Pulvermacher, who was perhaps the best joke teller of all time! She is survived by her mother Janet (Meyer) Pulvermacher; step-mother, Paula Pulvermacher; and siblings, Jessica (Ben Johnson) Greenslet, Tara (Tony) Winslow and Adam Pulvermacher; and ex-husband, Geoffrey Virgin.
A celebration of life will be held at SPRINGFIELD CORNERS, 6136 County Road P, Dane, Wis., from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Please bring notes, pictures and stories of Missy to share with her children.
Memorials may be made to the family for Grant and Tessa’s future educational endeavors. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
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Celebration of Life
Sat Nov 6, 2021 @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Springfield Corners • 6136 County Road P, Dane, WI 53529
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Jackie and Ken Van Dyke
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Dearest Friends and Family, It is our intent that Missy's children have an account from which to draw from as their educational needs demand. I have faith that our community of friends and family will rise up in unity to help. We have formed a committee to fairly allocate funds and appreciate any donation you are able to provide as Missy was without a steady source of income at the time of her passing. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Grant and Tessa's mom, Missy Pulvermacher Virgin, at home on the evening of September 27th after minor surgery. Grant and Olivia have been dating for three and a half years and it was without hesitation that Ken and I have accepted Power of Attorney for Grant, as such we are his legal guardians. He has been part of our family traditions and adventures for quite some time, and we look forward to many more. We know our friends and family would like to support Grant and his sister Tess during this difficult time. Ken and I feel compelled to support Missy's teenagers as they consider their future educational expenses, as well as fund small memorial keepsakes for each child to hold the ashes of their mother. Please hug your loved ones, draft a will or advanced directive, and sing a little song in memory of our "Sweet Melissa." Love, Ken and Jackie https://gofund.me/92d72448
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Alex Campbell
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I worked with Missy at Oakwood Village, she was always so sweet and nice to talk with. Sorry for your loss to her entire family.
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Amberly Farber
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I was shocked to read Missy’s obituary as I was looking through the paper reading my Father’s obituary!!! Missy and I became good friends right away when I worked in Portage at the Family Resource Center. She did spread sunshine wherever she went!!! She came to visit me last summer and we sat by the lake and talked for hours, and we were going to get together for another visit because I hadn’t seen the kids in awhile! Give Grant and Tessa hugs from me!! She was a beautiful person, inside and out! My condolences to the entire family!! -Amberly Farber
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