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Virgil Dubay Obituary
Virgil J. Dubay, 93, of Sanford, passed away April 7, 2020 at MidMichigan Medical Center. He was born Jan. 30, 1927 to the late Arthur and Arminoda (Drouin) Dubey. On June 16, 1947 he married Frieda Reinhardt and they shared 72 wonderful years together.
Virgil was a dairy farmer, truck driver and retired Supervisor from The Dow Chemical Co. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sanford where he was on the finance committee and very active around the church gardening and lawn care. He loved working on his lawn, camping, fishing and bowling. He loved and enjoyed his large family.
Virgil is survived by his wife, Frieda; children, Roy of Pinconning, Jeanie Champine of Nampa, Idaho, Carol (Ray) Ahrens of Caldwell, Idaho, Sandy (Mike) Deneke of Medina, Ohio, Marianne (Cecil) Williams of Happy Valley, Oregon and Dean (Sherri) of Midland. He is also survived by 24 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren and 33 great-great-grandchildren.
Virgil was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters.
There will not be any funeral services at this time due to the nation's health issues (COVID-19). However, there will be a funeral/memorial service held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church when the current health conditions allow. That date will be announced as soon as it is determined.
Smith-Miner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Dubay family; to share a special memory, visit ww.smithminer.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Tabbatha
April 12, 2020
Hi Grandma! ❤He was TRULY an amazing person! I will never forget doing the poka with him at my wedding rehearsal, he always knew how to have a good time and make you feel special and loved! I will miss you grandpa! I love you!
Brianna
April 9, 2020
Hello Grandma ❤ I love you dearly! How blessed have I been in this lifetime to enjoy so many years with my GREAT grandma and grandpa. Youve filled our lives with love and lessons! Ill never forget coming to visit you in Michigan. Your home smelt like sauerkraut and you always have a way of making us feel like the most important person in the world - all 80+ number of us! Grandpa was all that is good in this world, and I pray one day my children and grandchildren think as much of my husband as we always have and will of the both of you.
Angie
April 9, 2020
I have a lot of good memories with him. Sorry for your familys loss. Love you grandma
Bob & Chris Erkkila
April 9, 2020
Our condolences to Frieda and Family - So many memories of Virgil, especially appreciate the outdoor nativity scene at St Paul's, Sanford.
Melissa Pomranky
April 9, 2020
I remember when they would come over in their matching square dancing outfits. Almost every Saturday they would come over and help on the farm. We would cook bean soup on the fireplace all day. It was my job to sort the good beans from the bad beans before cooking them.
Melissa Pomranky
April 9, 2020
I remember when they would come over in their matching square dancing outfits. Pretty much every Saturday they would come over and help around the farm. We would cook bean soup on the fireplace all day.
Tom Teer
April 9, 2020
Frieda, sorry for your loss. Virgil was my first boss at Dow Chemical and it turned out my best boss at Dow. I always considered him a true friend who I was very fond of.
JUDY GARDNER
April 9, 2020
Frieda and Family, So Sorry to hear of Virgil's passing . My heart is heavy as another cousin leaves this world but I know he is with the Lord in Heaven.
Marcia Schleben
April 8, 2020
Frieda, I wish to express my sympathy to your and your family on the passing of Virgil. May God grant you comfort. He will be with Adolph in heaven. Adolph will be gone 3 years next month. God's peace be with you and your family. Mike Giltrop let me know that Virg had passed into the arms of Jesus
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