Virgil Achtenberg

Virgil W. Achtenberg, age 81, of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away February 17, 2015. Virgil proudly served his country in the US Army. He continued his service to our country, volunteering with the Fort Snelling National Cemetery Rifle Squad. Virgil retired from the State of Minnesota in 1999. He was a member of Painters Union 61. Preceded in death by parents, William and Christine, and sister, Elaine. Survived by loving wife of 60 years, Geraldine (Geri) Achtenberg; children, Lynn (Scott) Erickson, Lori (Paul) Lessard, David (Anna) Achtenberg, Lisa (Joe) Brummer, Leah (Dan) Martin; grandfather to 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 20, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 N. Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church. Interment at Hillside Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025

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Visitation
Friday, February 20, 2015
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Friday, February 20, 2015
cemetery
Friday, February 20, 2015

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