Virgil Dean Bartell

Virgil Dean Bartell

Obituary for Virgil Dean Bartell | Ryan Mortuary

February 17, 1936 ~ February 11, 2021 (age 84)

Virgil Dean Bartell passed away on February 11, 2021. Virgil was born February 17, 1936 to Roy and Lennie Bartell in Scott City, KS.

Virgil worked in the family business until he was called to duty by the U.S. Army where he proudly served from 1954-1956.

Virgil married Myrna Kleinsorge on June 27, 1959 and began their life in Selden, KS where he owned a filling station. They moved to Salina, KS where they raised their four children Don, Randy, Debbie and Mike.

Virgil  worked  for  Pepsi  as  a  route  driver  for  several  years  before beginning his career with Dillons. He retired from Dillons in 1998 after 22 years.  He  loved  camping,  fishing,  playing cards and spent many weekends at area lakes. He later enjoyed many trips with the Good Sam's Club. Virgil was a member of  Secret Heart Cathedral, Knights of  Columbus, and the Good Sam's Club.

He was preceded in death by his wife of  61 years, Myrna, daughter Debbie, three brothers Delbert, Bob and Ray, and sister Isabel. He is survived by sons Don Bartell (Nancy) Wamego, Randy Bartell Salina, and Mike Bartell, Hays; grandchildren Lisa Njoroge (Jason), Lawrence, Stetson Smith  (Jordan),  Salina,  Erin  Rectenwald  (Chris)  Lawrence, Kailey Smith, Salina and Dakota Bartell (Kaylin) of  Manhattan, four great-granddaughters, and sister Delmonta Tholen.

A joint funeral service for Virgil and his wife Myrna will be held May 15, 2021 at Sacred Heart Cathedral with the rosary at 10 a.m. and the mass at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park.

In lieu of  flowers the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association.

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