Virgil Duane Byl, age 81, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2023. He was born at home on December 30, 1941, in Aplington, Iowa, to Francis and Laura Byl. Virgil was married in 1963 to Karol, whom he met at the grocery store in Wellsburg, Iowa. They shared a beautiful marriage for 59 years. He worked as a machinist for Fisher Controls in Marshalltown, Iowa, retiring after 40 years of service.
Virgil’s dream of owning a farm was realized by purchasing an acre of land in Wellsburg. He enjoyed helping multiple farmers by baling hay, shelling corn, picking corn & many other farm related jobs that neighboring farmers needed a hand to accomplish. He enjoyed working by mowing lawns in the summer, pushing snow in the winter, and raising cattle and pigs. His favorite pastime was visiting farmers, going to sales and visiting with people that may have a need for one of the treasures he had purchased at local sales.
Left to cherish his loving memory and celebrate Virgil’s life is his wife, Karol Byl, his son David Byl (Lori) and his daughter Diane Wells (Joseph). Other surviving family members, are his brother Vern Byl (Jean), his sister Julie Gladdin and brother Roger Byl (Karla) and nieces and nephews and one grandchild (Mason).
Virgil was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Laura Byl.
Virgil touched countless lives in his 81 years with us here on earth. May we strive to carry on his loving spirit and lasting legacy.
Please join us to celebrate Virgil’s life. A celebration of life will be at The Parkway Retirement Community in Blue Springs, MO 550 NE Napoleon Dr, Blue Springs, MO 64014 on Saturday July 01 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm with a short service at 3:00 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held back “home” in Wellsburg, Iowa at a later date.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Grain Valley, MO 816-847-4441
Julie Gladin
28 Jun 2023Karol, David ,Lorie, Dianne, Joseph and Mason, Thank you for caring for my brother in his sickness. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love Julie
Dave and Elaine Reents
30 Jun 2023Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Virgil Byl
Peggy Deberg
30 Jun 2023I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers to Karol and family
Peg Deberg
Karen Boelman
1 Jul 2023So sorry to hear the sad news.
My condolences and prayers go to Karol and the family.
Linda And Jim Heikens
16 Jul 2023Karol sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family. I just saw this I didn’t know he had passed away.