Virgil August Fults

Virgil August Fults was born on April 2, 1937, in Sanborn, Minnesota, to Lewis and Dora (Goerish) Fults. As an infant, Virgil was baptized in his Catholic Faith.   At the age of three, he moved with his family to a farm outside of Donnelly, Minnesota.   Virgil attended country school through the 8^th grade and then went on to the West Central Ag School in Morris.  Following his graduation, he continued to farm and raise dairy cows with his dad and brother in Donnelly.  While in his mid-20’s, a local gal, Theresa Kellen, caught his eye.  The two began dating and were married on October 12, 1963, at Assumption Catholic Church in Morris.  They made their home on a farm, just outside of Donnelly and started their family.  In addition to growing crops, they raised 30,000 chickens, selling the eggs commercially and locally for many years.  While farming, Virgil also worked evenings cooking at the Country Kitchen in Morris.  Beginning in 1974, Virgil and Theresa operated roller-skating rinks in both Donnelly and Wheaton for several years.  In the early 90’s, they were ready for a change and began renting out their farmland.  Virgil began working as a welder at Superior Industries in Morris, where over the next 14 years, he made many friends and worked a job he loved until his retirement in 2007.  Virgil and Theresa built a new home outside of Morris where they lived for many years after leaving the farm.  A few years ago, they moved into Morris where they continued to live until Vigil’s death.

Virgil lived a full and blessed life, full of love and laughter.  He was fortunate to marry the love of his life, raise beautiful and hardworking children, and experience the joy of becoming a grandpa. Faith and family were of utmost importance, and he made sure to teach his family about faith, wisdom, kindness, love, and laughter. 

Virgil died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota; he was 85 years old.

Virgil is survived by his wife, Theresa of Morris; children: Randy (Joan) Fults of Donnelly, Jodi (David) Schmidt of Morris, Shelley (John) Lowe of Rockford, Tammy Baier of Cyrus, Kelly (Randy) Frank of Alberta; grandchildren: Travis Fults, Parker Asche, Matthew Frischmon, Ryan Lowe, Doltan Baier, Jordann (Dylan Gillespie) Baier, Jazzney Frank, Tal Frank and Nash Frank; and one brother, Darryl (Joann) Fults of The Villages, Florida.  He is preceded in death by his son, Robert Joseph; parents: Lewis and Dora; and siblings: Yvonne and Steve.