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Virgil Lichtenberg Virgil Lichtenberg, age 82, of Schaller, Iowa died May 16, 2003 at his home. Memorial Services will be held Monday, August 25, 2003, at 7:00 p.m at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake, with Military Rites by Amvets Post #66. Friends may call from 6:30 p.m. until the time of service at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Virgil William Lichtenberg was born on November 8, 1920 in the Hanover community area to Edmund and Annie (Hintz) Lichtenberg. He was baptized November 8, 1920 and later confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church at Hanover. As a child, Virgil lived with his parents in the Hanover area, and he attended country school there. Virgil served in the United States Army as a young man. While stationed in Texas, he was incapacitated with severe food poisoning, requiring that he be hospitalized for a lengthy period of time. During his hospitalization, he took a correspondence course in library science and eventually became a librarian. He worked as a librarian in Omaha and later at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake. After his retirement, Virgil went into business with Lary Gunville in Storm Lake. Together they owned and operated a bait shop located behind Puff’s White Cap Inn along the lake. Virgil liked to travel and see new places. He had a natural propensity for books and read a great deal. He was a gentle man who cared for all God’s creatures, but he especially liked cats. Virgil enjoyed playing the Spanish guitar. He had a good friend in Texas and they liked to play their guitars and sing together. Virgil’s favorite song to play and sing was “Good Night, Irene.” Virgil Lichtenberg is survived by one aunt, numerous cousins, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. |