Virgil T. Gilbeck

Virgil T. Gilbeck, age 82 of Cashton, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 Virgil T. Gilbeck, age 82 of Cashton, died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at Norseland Nursing Home after a short stay. He was born on April 7, 1930 to Alfred and Anna (Hanson) Gilbeck. He served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant and spent 90 days on the front line participating in the battle of Heartbreak Ridge. On July 11, 1959 he was united in marriage to Beverly Komperud. He was a farmer and was proud of his Holstein cows. Virgil was a lifelong member of Skogdalen Lutheran Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping. In addition to his wife, Beverly, he is survived by four children: Gregory Gilbeck of Viroqua, Anna (Marc) Moilien of Westby, Bruce (Darlene) Gilbeck of St. Charles, MN, and Scott (Kayla) Gilbeck of Spring Green; seven grandchildren: Joseph (Brianna) Iverson, Andrew Iverson, Seonah Iverson, Tyler and Karlie Gilbeck, Brandon and Ashley Gilbeck. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Skogdalen Lutheran Church in Timber Coulee. Pastor Steven Minnema will officiate . Burial with military rites will be in the Skogdalen Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday after 12:00 noon. The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Westby is serving the family.