Virgil Ohnemus, age 71, of Fowler, IL, died on Thursday, August 18, 2016 in his home. Virgil was born March 6, 1945 to Richard & Margaret Koetters Ohnemus. He married Brenda Gooding on June 4, 1966. She survives.

Virgil retired from Moorman’s/ADM after 39 1/2 years of service in 2008. He worked at Motorola, Henry Maas milk hauling, Farmers Livestock in Coatsburg and Black’s Hardware.

He enjoyed his cows, chickens and his dog Holly. His greatest joy in life was his grandchildren and attending their activities. Virgil served in the Army from 1965 to 1967 serving in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. He was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church in Quincy.

Virgil is survived by his wife, Brenda Ohnemus; Son Virgil “Sarg” (Darla) Ohnemus Jr. of Fowler and daughter Jayna (Ryan) Klauser of Quincy; Grandchildren Jesse (Tabitha Noble) Ohnemus of Kahoka, MO, Makaila (Ronnie Melton) Ohnemus of Bucklin, MO and Adayre & Bradyn Klauser of Quincy; Great Grandchild Brogan Melton of Bucklin, MO.
Brothers: Leo (Cheryl) Ohnemus of Mendon, Alvin (Janet) Ohnemus of Payson, Norb Ohnemus and Paul Ohnemus of Fowler.
A special brother-in-law Larry (Pam) Gooding of Hamilton.
Aunts & uncles, Virginia (Bob) Blickhan, Martha Koetters, and Mary Ohnemus all of Quincy.
Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by a son Richie Ohnemus and his parents

The family wishes to thank Unity Point Hospice, Jennifer Riley, Dr. Raymond Smith, and Dr. Kathryn Arrambide.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and at 10:00 in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Unity Point Hospice, St. Francis Solanus Church, or Adayre & Bradyn Klauser Education Fund.