Virgil Anthony Gast, age 81 of Jordan, was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He was called home by our LORD on December 18th, 2021. The family will greet guests on Tuesday, December 28 from 5pm-7pm at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation in Jordan. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Virgil was born on February 23rd, 1940, in St. Bonifacius, MN to Celestine “Sam” Gast and Anna (Laumann) Gast. He is the second oldest of seven boys. He graduated from Jordan High School in 1959.
Virgil met the love of his life Agnes Tiede while attending a dance at the Park Ballroom. The couple married on September 2nd, 1961. They enjoyed a 61- year journey together that included raising six children, Lori, Mary, Craig, Dale, Karen and Joel.
Family was always the most important part of his life. When he was not spending time with his precious family, he enjoyed doing anything that included the outdoors. He had a great appreciation for tractors, classic cars, motorcycles, fishing, hunting and collecting guns. He was a Jack-of-all trades, Virgil was a hands-on type of guy who could repair just about anything. His career included Property Management of 25 plus years, bus driver and mechanic.
He is survived by wife Agnes Gast; children, Lori (Joseph) Adamek, Mary (Jeff) Frey, Craig (Rebecca) Gast, Dale (Vickie) Gast, Karen (Gary) Wark and Joel Gast; 28 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; brothers, Kenny Gast, Floyd (Jan) Gast, Ron (Jeannie) Gast; sister-in-law’s Bev and Joan.
Preceding him in death and there to welcome Virgil home in Heaven are his loving parents Celestine and Anna Gast and his brothers Art, Edwin and Duane.
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Megan (Ryan) Albin
Thinking of you Aggie and family – I enjoyed my time working with Virg at the fairgrounds. He always knew how to make us laugh!
Kathy Danielson
My deepest sympathies to all of the Gast family. May you find comfort in the next coming days, weeks and months in all the special memories created with Virgil and may he rest in Eternal Peace
Connie Gast
My deepest sympathies to Agnes, Virgil’s children and extended family. May God’s Grace fill you with peace and comfort during this difficult time. Always remember the laughter.
Love to you always.
Tonya Norton
Agnes,
I had the pleasure of being the nurse for both you and Virgil while I was working with Dr. Rinowski, and I just wanted to say how very sorry I am for your loss. The two of you were some of my favorite patients and I truly enjoyed our visits together because you two could always make me laugh!
Vigil was a true gentleman, and he will be missed by all the people whose lives he touched.
I hope your wonderful memories of him will help you through this difficult time.
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Tonya Norton
Patricia Melcher
Wishing you peace to bring comfort. Courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts very sorry for your loss Virgil was an exceptional man. Hugs to Aggie and the whole family
Lloyd Friske
Aggie and family
I had the privilege of working with Virg at the fairgrounds for many years. He was indeed a man of many talents and I believe he kept the fair rolling along for during his many years there.
I know he will be greatly missed by his many friends and coworkers at the fair.
He was a great guy, and I will miss him a lot.
Frank and Sharon Velishek
Sorry to hear Virgils passing. Prayers to you Agnes and your family.
Deacon Al and Mary Schroeder
Dear Agnes and entire Gast family, we are so sorry to hear that about Virgil’s death. He was a good man and will be missed. We have very fond memories of the moments we spent with him . We are so sorry we were out of town and could not be with you in this time of sadness. . We hold all of you i our prayers.
Ron Zaun
So sorry to hear of Virgil passing. I was his classmate at Jordan High School.
Terri Garcia
Virgil’s Family would like to thank you for all your prayers and kind words during this difficult kind. It means a lot to us.