Virgil Gene Vedvig , 55, Minot, died Thursday, March 20, 2014 at his residence.

Virgil was born June 3, 1958 at Minot, North Dakota the son of Franklin and Delores (Mock) Vedvig. He was raised and educated in Minot and graduated with the Bicentennial Class of 1976 at Minot High School. Virgil was confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church, Minot and was employed throughout the years at various area construction companies as a carpenter. He was disabled due to an accident.

Virgil was a former member of Christ Lutheran Church. He enjoyed all things outdoors, especially camping, fishing, and tinkering on cars.

He is survived by his daughter, Melody Hanson, Minot, mother and stepfather, Delores & Wes Brandt, Mesa, AZ & Granville, sister, Brenda Vedvig, Prescott, AZ, brother, Dwight Vedvig, Glendale, AZ, nephew, Cody Vedvig, Minot; special friend, Georgette Pratt and her grandchildren, Nevaeh, Cash & Henna, Minot.

Virgil was preceded in death by his father, Franklin, an infant brother, Jeffrey and a host of friends.

Celebration of Life service : Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Veterans of Foreign War Post #753 located at 1100 31st ST SE, Minot.
Visitation: There will be no reviewal but friends may sign a memorial register on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot.
Memorials: The family prefers memorials.