Virgil William Lempenau Obituary
The world bids farewell to Virgil William Lempenau (Girard, Kansas), departing on May 22, 2025 at the age of 101. Virgil William leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Virgil William Lempenau to show support.
Though Virgil William may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Virgil William touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Lempenau and Mamie Lempenau (Kahle); and his wife Elizabeth. He is survived by: his children, Michael Lempenau of Chiang Mai, Thailand, Libby Nellsch of Orangevale, California, Dan Lempenau of Modesto, California and Becky Shanholtzer of McCune, Kansas..
Visitation was held on Wednesday, May 28th 2025 at 2:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home (518 W St John St, Girard, KS 66743). A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 29th 2025 at 10:00 AM and from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM.
Donations in Virgil's memory can be made to Prairie Mission Retirement Village, 242 Carroll St, St. Paul, KS 66771 and may be left at the services or the Smith-Carson-Wall Funeral Home, 518 W St. John, Box 258, Girard, 66743.
