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1942
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2026
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Virgil VanBatavia Obituary
Virgil was born Oct. 22, 1942, in Luverne to Bernard and Grace (Franken) VanBatavia. He grew up in Luverne. He served his country in the United States National Guard. He married Anna DeGroot Nov. 2, 1962, in Luverne and they were later divorced. He later married Susan Young April 9, 2009, in Duluth. Virgil worked at IBP in Luverne. He left IBP to start his cabinet making career with his brother Roger at Country Cupboards in Luverne. Later he worked for Design Line Cabinets and Crystal Cabinets in Sauk Rapids until his retirement. Virgil liked to spend time fishing and gardening, (oh how he loved his garden and lawn); he was a master woodworker and made many cabinets for his family after his retirement. In his younger years, he was a pitcher on a fastpitch softball league in Luverne and is still known and talked about for his pitching in the Luverne area. He loved cats and rescued many stray cats over his lifetime. Most importantly Virgil loved his family, especially his grandkids and great-grandkids. He so enjoyed watching their sporting events and activities over the years.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Young of Foley; daughters, Tammy (Tom) Johnson and Debbie Pantekoek; grandchildren, Lyndsie (Brandon) Deragisch, Brandie (Justin) Hulstein, Kaila Hamann, Emilee (Nate) Haraldson, Nic (Melanie) Johnson, Torri (Austin) Rykhus and Jamie (Mason) Everett; great-grandchildren, Kynslee, Calyn, Kaenen, Kamille, Ryder, Gracie, Beckham, Jayden and one on the way. He is also survived by his siblings, twin brother Verlyn (Susie) VanBatavia, Roger (Barb) VanBatavia and Ruth (Mark) Wallig; sister-in-law, Karen Young; brother-in-law, Peter (Kristen) Young; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, William Young.
"Our Country is in Mourning, A Veteran Died Today."
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