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Virgil Walden

Springfield, MO

October 5, 1927 - December 3, 2020

Oct 5, 1927 - Dec 3, 2020

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Virgil Creston Walden, age 93, formerly of Trenton MO, died on December 3, 2020 at his home in Springfield. He was born to James Creston & Ethel Bell Walden, on October 5, 1927 at their home in El Dorado Springs, MO. During WW2, he was stationed in the Philippine Islands for his military service. After the Army, he attended the University of Missouri and earned a bachelor and master’s degree. Virgil then taught Vocational Agriculture and was an FFA adviser in Missouri for 31 years. He taught in Jasper, Humansville, Pilot Grove, and Buffalo before moving to Trenton in 1970. After retiring from teaching in 1982, he became a Real Estate Broker and landlord.

Virgil believed in being of service to others. He looked upon his 31 years of teaching as being an opportunity to touch the lives of over 1,000 + teenage young people and his 15 years in Real Estate as an opportunity to help over 500 families find a place to live. His legacy is one of hard work and integrity.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years Susanne, son Dan and his wife Terri of Batesville Arkansas, two daughters: Gena Crowdis and husband Carl of Rose Hill Kansas, and Jane Fischer and husband Tim of Alpharetta, Georgia. Other survivors are his 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

He loved living in rural Missouri and lived there his whole life. In addition to his professional career, he owned a small farm where he could keep livestock and a garden. He was an avid gardener and was noted for raising large watermelons.
Virgil was an active member of the Methodist Church, Trenton Rotary Club, Trenton Square Dance Club, Retired Teachers and Parkinson support group. He enjoyed boating, traveling, and spending time at their second home in Branson Missouri. He was a dearly loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Teacher and Friend.

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