Welna, Virgil J. 89, of Minneapolis, passed away at home on April 8th, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents Al and Anna Welna and two brothers Jerry and William. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 67 years, Patricia; three children, James (Susan) Welna, Virginia (Joseph) Magner, and Mark (Cathy) Welna; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Donald (Harriet) Welna; sisters Jane (Stan) Lins and Lois (Joe) Mayou. Mass will be held at 6 PM on Thursday, April 19th at Saint Joan of Arc Church 4537 3rd Ave S., Minneapolis. Family and friends are invited to gather before Mass from 4 to 6 PM and for dinner afterward. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Our Lady of Peace Hospice, St. Paul, MN. Historic Thomson-Dougherty 612-871-4407