Virgil Joseph Horner, 83, passed away October 6, 2020 at the Strasburg Care Center in Strasburg, ND.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:00 am, Friday, October 9 ^th , 2020, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Strasburg, ND, with Father Shannon Lucht officiating. A rosary will be held prior to the service at 8:30 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Strasburg, ND. We encourage you to view the service as it will be streamed live on our website; www.myersfh.com; a link will be attached to Virgil's obituary page.

Burial will be held at the ND Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND on Friday, October 9 ^th at 12:00 p.m.

Virgil was born March 19, 1937.  He was born in Linton, ND to Peter and Bertha (Mitzel) Horner.  He grew up on the farm near Herreid, SD.  Virgil was a farmer and rancher for most of his life until he became the owner of the Blue Room in Strasburg. He served in the U.S. Army from 1962 – 1963.  He also held seats on various Boards.  He was also a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Strasburg, ND.

Virgil married Patricia Keller on April 24 ^th , 1965.  Together they had three children:  Valerie (Heim), Wade (Tammy) and Joe (Sandy).

Virgil enjoyed hunting and fishing.  He was a very social and loved to visit with friends and family.  Virgil never missed a chance to dance when given the opportunity.

Virgil is survived by his wife, Patricia; sons, Wade (Tammy) Grand Forks, ND and Joe (Sandy) Fargo, ND; brothers, Pete (Arlene), Ken (ReEtta), Gary (LeAnn); sisters, Evelyn Brandner, Lillian (Rick) Rodecker; Grand Children, Josh (Amanda) Horner, Haley Horner, Elizabeth Heim, Ethan Horner and Brady Horner; Great Grand Children, Rylee, Matthew, Marlee, Mavyn and Jacob and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Bertha; daughter Valerie; brother, Milton; sisters Bert and Beverly; brothers-in-law, Ed Krumm, Bill Hagert, Martin Brandner and Harold Schwartz.