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Went to EIU with Bill. Shared a few beers. Did a Google of old friends and just found our. Condolences to his children and Debbie.
Greaser
August 30, 2024 | Friend


Houston, Texas
Acclaimed Houston artist, VIRGIL GROTFELDT died on Monday, February 23, at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Born in Decatur, Illinois on May 17, 1948, to William Grotfeldt and Fern Andrews Grotfeldt, Virgil met and married his high school sweetheart, Deborah, in 1971. They moved to Houston in 1977...
Read MoreWent to EIU with Bill. Shared a few beers. Did a Google of old friends and just found our. Condolences to his children and Debbie.
Greaser
August 30, 2024 | Friend
I will always remember Virgil as one of my best friends and the best man at my wedding. Bernie will always treasure the art he gave her in exchange for Debs parents anniversary cake. I will always have great memories of his art and friendship. He truly will be missed.
Robert (Robbie) Davis
March 31, 2009 | Decatur, IL
I have very fond memories of Virgil, Debbie, Jessica, and William from Heights Christian Church in Houston. He at one time had a studio in part of the church and I taught his daughter in 3rd grade Sunday School. He was a very nice man and always had a kind word for everyone. He will definitely be missed but this world is a much better place because of Virgil. My prayers go out to Debbie, Jessica, and William but I know that heaven must have needed another artist and they got a another great one.
Chris Hearne
March 13, 2009 | Houston, TX
What a man Bill was!
My deepest sympathy to Jessie and Andy.
Tammy Michael
March 08, 2009 | Champaign, IL
I worked with Virgil at HBU. He was a true inspiration to all that knew him. He is greatly missed.
Elaine Higginbotham
March 06, 2009 | Stevens Point, WI
We met Virgil a little over a year and a half ago when he extended his heart to adopt 2 wonderful dogs from our rescue. His love for Mick & Bianca was evident by the loyalty they gave back. Bless you Virgil for giving them the life and love they so deserved.
Everyone at Lone Star Boxer Rescue extend our prayers and sympathies to his entire family,friends & students.
Volunteers with LSBR
March 03, 2009 | Houston, TX
He was more than a professor. Virgil Grotfeldt told me to paint my version of life, to never stop trying, never stop learning and that my opinion is the only one that counts. I am a better person (and artist) today because he was a great example, teacher, and mentor.
Thank you Virgil!
Julie Evans Gau
March 03, 2009 | Fort Collins, CO
I was so sad top hear of Virgil's death. It has been long years since I have seen him and Debbie, but we were all memebers of Heights Christian Church together. What a really great guy that I know will be missed so. I send my prayers to you all.
Ann Reeves, New Lenox, IL
Ann Reeves
March 02, 2009 | New Lenox, IL
Virgil,
You were an inspiration and will always be remembered.
Love Tara
Tara Hendrick
March 02, 2009 | Ashburn, VA