Virgil A. Wedel, 79, of Canton, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at Pine Village in Moundridge, Kansas. He was born on September 2, 1944 in McPherson, Kansas, to LaVern and Clara (Bliss) Wedel.
He graduated from Moundridge High School with the class of 1962.
Virgil worked as a soil technician for the USDA for over 20 years.
He loved watching westerns, camping, watching his grandkids play sports, riding motorcycles and spending time with friends and family. Virgil enjoyed taking his daughter, Lanette, to church.
He was united in marriage to Louretta K. Vogts on October 16, 1965 in Canton, Kansas. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include his son, Troy (Carrie) Wedel of Elizabeth, CO; daughters, Lanette Wedel of McPherson, and Paula (Chris) Miller of Hesston; brothers, Terry (Cathy) Wedel of Roger, AR, and Tracy (Cece) Wedel of Newton; three grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; and son, James Wedel.
Cremation is planned with a private family burial at Spring Valley Cemetery of Meridian Township, McPherson County, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Gentiva Hospice in care of Moundridge Funeral Home, PO Box 410, Moundridge, KS 67107.