Robert Virnig

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Cross Plains

I had the pleasure and honor to work with Bob at OM for many years. Knowledgeable mechanic who got along with everybody. He was a regular with the OM mechanic’s lunch at Murphy’s every month where I learned of his military service and tried unsuccessfully to get him to sign up for a Badger Honor Flight. Thank you for your service old friend and RIP. 🇺🇸👍

I only met Bob a few times and knew him mostly as “Joe’s Dad”. I enjoyed and admired seeing him take his regular morning walk through Cross Plains; his example with his commitment to (I am assuming) good health was one I noticed and thought about often. A couple of times we stopped to talk, and he reached into his pocket and gave me a small wooden puzzle, which was very sweet. (You had to be careful though because it was hard not to let him give you a puzzle every time he saw you!) By far the biggest impact Bob had on my life though was through his son Joe, who led our son’s Cub Scout Den and later the Boy Scout Troop. All I can say is that Bob and Ardis must have been great examples and done an especially good job as parents. I believe it’s through our role as parents that we can have the biggest impact on the community and future. I think Bob’s family can be very proud of the legacy he left behind.

Ardis and family, our prayers and condolences on the passing of Bob. He was a supporter of our thrift stores and we are grateful for his creativity, volunteerism, and love for the community. May the perpetual light shine upon him and may he rest in peace. With gratitude for a life well lived. -Eric Fleming and everyone at St. Vincent de Paul - Madison - Dane County.

With deepest sympathy