Virginia L. Kohler Stirmel, 88, of Darien, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at home.
Virginia was born on Dec. 8, 1937 to Edward and Julie (Staiger) Kohler. She graduated from Delavan High School in 1956. She was united in marriage to James Stirmel on May 1, 1958 at the Brick Church in Walworth. They owned and operated the Edgewater Resort in Nekoosa from 1983 until 2000. Virginia belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star and volunteered with the Darien Community Baptist Church Meals on Wheels.
Virginia is survived by her husband, James of Darien; daughters, Vickie Stirmel Saltmarsh of Downers Grove, Illinois, and Barb (George) Kiskunas of Janesville; chosen daughter, Jane (Mark) Stiles, of Darien; four grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; a brother, Willie (Judy) Kohler; and many nieces and nephews.
Virginia is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Sheila, grandson Christopher Saltmarsh, two brothers, and two sisters.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Delavan, 212 S. Main Street in Delavan. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials can be directed to First Baptist Church of Delavan in Virginia’s name. Monroe Funeral Home in Delavan is assisting the family.