Virgil Garritson, 86, of East Grand Forks, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at his home at the Good Samaritan.

Virgil Lawrence Garritson was born July 7, 1935 in Munich, ND to John and Rose (Schreder) Garritson. He grew up and attended school in Munich. He served in the US Army from 1955-58. On Aug. 22, 1959 he was united in marriage to the love of his life Jan at St. Michaels Church of Grand Forks. He worked as a carpenter and also as an Optical Tech and manager of Walman Optical of Grand Forks until his retirement in 1996. Virgil and Jan spent many years enjoying their cabin at Island Lake.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Jan of East Grand Forks; sons Guy (Cheryl "CJ") Garritson of Champlin, MN, and Gary (Dawn) Garritson of East Grand Forks; sisters Carol Fitzsimonds of Grand Forks, Patricia (Joe) Abbott of Duluth, MN, and Kathy (Rick) Tofsrud of Minnewaukan, ND; grandchildren Michael, Scott, Jack, Hunter, and Sean (Monque); and 5 great-grandchildren.

Visitation: 5-7 PM, Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721

Mass of Christian Burial: 11 AM, Friday, July 23, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 200 3 ^rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721. There will also be visitation one hour prior to funeral at the church. Military Honors will be provided by EGF American Legion Post 157, VFW Post 3817, DAV Grand Forks Chapter #2, and the National Guard.