Virgil Lorenz Baudler was born to Ernest and Lizzie Sophia Christine (Lorenz) Baudler in Jackson Twp., Adair County, Iowa, on November 15, 1940. He passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, in Greenfield, Iowa at the age of 83. He lived his entire life in the house where he was born.
He was married to Carol Anne Handley, September 7, 1963, at St. John’s Catholic Church. Doc and Carol celebrated 60 years of marriage this year. Three children were born to this union: Michael, Julie and Brian. He was a member of St John’s Catholic Church.
Doc farmed North of Fontanelle his entire life and was a good steward of the land. He enjoyed growing crops and raising livestock. He began raising ducks in his early years and had many exotic birds including peacocks. Doc and Carol owned and operated Fountain Florist in Greenfield, Iowa for over 40 years. His fondest memories were spending time with his family and friends.
Doc was preceded in death by his parents – Ernest and Lizzie, brothers – Bernard, Louis, Henry and Ralph, sister – Wilma and brothers-in-law Doug Handley, Randall Handley and Terry Handley.
He was dearly loved and will be genuinely missed by his wife – Carol, sisters – Sylvia and Ruth (Wayne), children – Michael (Barbara), Julie (Allen) and Brian, sisters-in-law Betty Baudler, Ruth Baudler, Glenda Handley, Betty Handley and Lynn Handley, 6 grandchildren – Melanie, Emily, Austin, Waylan, Andrew and Jacob, and 2 great grandchildren – Addison and Allie and nephews, nieces, other relatives and many friends.
Open Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The family will greet friends on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Greenfield with burial in the Greenfield Cemetery. A luncheon will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church following the committal services at the cemetery. Father Philip Bempong will officiate the service. The Lamb Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the professional arrangements. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.lambfuneralhomes.com.
Memorials may be directed to the Virgil Baudler Memorial Fund to be established by the family.
