Virgil Dale Sickels

Virgil Dale Sickels was born on April 25, 1946 in Albert Lea, the son of Virgil E. and Dorothy M. (Dylla) Sickels-Ofstedal.  He grew up in Albert Lea and attended Albert Lea High School. After high school Virgil worked at various jobs before going to work at Winnebago Industries in Forest City. He worked there for several years and then became a cabinet maker, working for Fieldstone/Woodharbor in Northwood. He was retired from Fieldstone/Woodharbor. Virgil was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mason City. He enjoyed fishing and watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings. Blessed be his memory.
Survivors include his children Dawn (Terry) Evans of Royal, IA, and Rebecca (Arthur) White of Mason City; grandchildren Ashley, Tyler, Hailey, Kelsea, and Dustin; great-granddaughter Jaidyn; sister Shirley Haugen, brother Wayne (Charmaine) Sickels; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Virgil was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Bobby Sickels.