June 27 1935 February 26 2020 (age 84)
Obituary Madison – Sandra Rae (Shire) Virnig, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Elmcroft Assisted Living of Madison. She was born in Madison, WI on June 27, 1935, the daughter of Helmer J. and Marguerite (Hall) Olson. Sandra grew up in rural DeForest and attended a one room schoolhouse through 8th grade. She graduated in 1953 from DeForest High School. Sandra worked at City View Nursing Home as a Medical Secretary for 20 years. In 1964, She married John J. Virnig and together they made a blended family. Sandra was a Northside of Madison resident for over 55 years. She was a longtime member of St. Peter Catholic Church. She was a member of VFW 8483 and was a former VFW Auxiliary President. She was also a longtime member of the American Legion Auxiliary. In earlier years, she and her husband were very active at the VFW 8483 and helped get it where it is today. Sandra was a kind, caring person and mother. She loved her animals (numerous dogs and cats). She was an avid Badger and Packer fan and was a big fan of country music, especially Toby Keith. She loved a good Korbel old fashion sweet at her Friday night fish fry’s. Sandra is survived by her children, Pamela (Randall) Dyer, Donna (Monte) Gehring and Mark Virnig; her grandchildren, Sarah, Jenna and Matthew; and 1 great grandchild, Allison. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; and sons, Lenny, Scott, and Mike. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11am on Monday, March 2, 2020 at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N Sherman Ave, Madison, with Fr. Robert Evenson presiding. A Visitation will be held from 4pm to 7pm on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 2418 N Sherman Ave, Madison. Burial will follow the service at ST. OLAF CATHOLIC CEMETERY. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com. Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services 2418 N Sherman Ave 608-249-8257 To send flowers to Sandra’s family, please visit our floral section.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Sandra Rae Shire Virnig June 27 1935 February 26 2020 (age 84).
Ryan Funeral Home & Cremation Services: Madison
Death notice for the town of: De Forest, state: Wisconsin