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Virgil E. Mohler, 93, went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 17, 2014. He passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family at his home in Kalkaska. Virgil’s presence here on earth will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. We look forward to being together again with him in Heaven.Virgil was born on March 21, 1921 in Branch, MI. The third son of Franklin D. and Lottie M. (Shafer), he had 5 other brothers and 5 sisters. Virgil lived his early years in Carr Settlement and then moved to Charlotte to live with his older sister and finished high school in Olivet. He then started an apprenticeship in the Tool & Die trade.Shortly thereafter, Virgil served as a member of the United States Army during WWII from 1942–1946 and was stationed in Guam. After his discharge, he went back to the Tool & Die trade where he worked the majority of his career at Motor Wheel in Lansing and different shops in the Detroit area. Virgil moved his family to Grayling in 1970 where he managed the Pine Knoll Campground. They then moved to Kalkaska where Virgil worked in the construction trade as a carpenter. After retirement, he worked seasonally hauling potatoes for the Cotton Potato Farm.Virgil and his wife Marilyn have been members of the Spencer Church of Christ for the past 20 years. Virgil earned his private pilot’s license and loved to fly. He twice flew his family out to Colorado. He was also an accomplished guitar player and enjoyed singing and playing. Virgil also loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter, mushroom picker, and fisherman. He especially loved fishing for walleye on Burt Lake during the summers with his wife, sons, and grandchildren.Virgil is survived by his wife, Marilyn M. Mohler of Kalkaska; sons, Kenneth V. Mohler of Kalkaska, Steven D. (Sherry) Mohler of Anchorage, AK, Gene (Diane) Mohler of Louisiana, and Alan Mohler of Lansing; grandchildren, Jenna (Chris) Wilcox of Louisiana, Michael Mohler of Louisiana, Danae Mohler of Louisiana, and Steven B. Mohler of Anchorage, AK.A celebration of Virgil’s life will be held at Spencer Church of Christ on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Robert Saxton, Jr. officiating.Condolences may be left online for the family at www.wolfeoneill.com.Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.

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Virgil Mohler

March 21, 1921 - May 20, 2014