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Virgil L. Pochop, age 74, of Albuquerque, went to Heaven on Friday, January 1, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Verna, four children, Tracy Knepprath and husband, Roger, Kelly Pochop and wife, Sue, Kara Schmeichel and husband, Donald, Jana Pochop; 13 grandchildren, Michael, Angela, Andrea and Brian Knepprath, Robin, Brendan, and Kendra Pochop, Erica, Jennifer, Catherine, Heather, Patrick and Philip Schmeichel; three brothers, Darrel, Roger, and Merle Pochop; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Pauline (Meyers) Pochop. Virgil was born in Winner, South Dakota on March 25, 1935. He lived on a farm near Colome, South Dakota and graduated from Colome High School, class of 1953. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from South Dakota State College, Brookings, South Dakota. His career began as a Civil Engineer with the Corps of Engineers, later working with the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs for 35 years. Virgil was a member of Shepherd Lutheran Church (WELS) , having served in many positions through the years. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3900 Wyoming NE, 87111 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Shepherd Lutheran Church Building Fund. Please visit our online guestbook for Virgil at www.RememberTheirStory.com French 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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