Vincent Virnig

Virnig, Vincent W. STOUGHTON/ OREGON - Vincent W. Virnig, age 87, of Stoughton, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007, at Skaalen Home. He was born on April 7, 1919, in Madison, to Melchoir and Gertrude (Annen) Virnig. Vincent married Mary Ellen Tobias on June 15, 1943. He was a union carpenter and worked for Erv and Tony Schmudlach for 30 years, retiring in 1978. Vincent was a member of St. Anns Catholic Church, and a past member of Wisconsin Carpenters Union and the Eagles. He is survived by two sons, Lee (Ann) Virnig of Oregon and Dennis Virnig of Madison; grandchildren, Emily, Samantha, Jason, Amanda and Katie; and sisters, Louise Nagel and Agnes Payne. Vincent was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ellen; his parents; and brothers, Adrian, Martin and Gregory. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. ANNS CATHOLIC CHURCH, 323 N. Van Buren St., Stoughton, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007, with Monsignor Gerard Healy and Father William Connell of Holy Mother of Consolation, Oregon, presiding. Private burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 19, 2007, and at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anns Catholic Church. Gunderson East Funeral and Cremation Centers 5203 Monona Drive (608) 221-5420 www.gundersonfh.com