Virgil Crawford, age 84, of Pillager, MN, passed away on April 13, 2022, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on February 8, 1938, to James and Irene (Beach) Crawford. He married Sharon Killmer on August 16, 1958. He worked in construction, and for Viking Gas as a welder for 27 years.

Virgil is survived by his wife Sharon, three sons, Thomas (Tracy) of Wadena, James of Staples, and Todd (Micki) of Staples, one daughter Cathy (Craig) England of Staples, ten grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren, three sisters, Sharon Borgenson of Vancouver, WA, Nancy (Larry) Spivak of Monticello, MN, and Judy Olson of Brainerd, MN, one brother in-law, James Killmer of Menahga, MN, and sister-in-law Karen Crawford.

Preceding Virgil in death are his parents, one son, Mark, brothers, Robert and Larry, and one nephew, Michael Crawford.

A celebration of Virgil’s life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.