Virginia Louise Repass Jungman

Virginia Louise Repass Jungman

Cedar Rapids

Virginia "Ginny" Jungman was a kind and gentle soul who saw good in everyone and believed in equality and justice for all humans. She was born in Iowa City, Iowa on December 27, 1925 and died in Mount Vernon, Iowa on November 11, 2025. She celebrated her 100th birthday early on November 3 and her family agreed we would "round up" to a full one hundred years well lived and well loved.

Virginia lived in Cedar Rapids for most of her life. She married Charles (Chuck) Jungman in 1946 and together they built their home on the city's south side. They literally built it themselves - carrying concrete blocks, framing, painting, and finishing, both inside and out. It was a labor of love and home for a growing family. She loved books, especially biographies, and writing letters, and adored her daughters and her grandchildren. She was funny and humble. She was a Blue Bird leader even though she later admitted she hated doing handcrafts.

Virginia was devoted to her church and its mission. Virginia and Chuck were founding members of Asbury United Methodist church. She sang in the choir, was a member of local and state Methodist women's organizations and, at times, held a leadership role. She was passionate about social justice and instrumental in bringing diverse congregations together to worship.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Myrtle and Roy Repass, her husband, Charles, brother Robert Repass, and great-grandson Patrick Drake. Left to celebrate her remarkable life are daughters Debra Dahab and Virginia Williams, son-in-law Mohamed Dahab, grandchildren Yasser, Nadia and Sophia Dahab and Bonnie and Tamra Williams, four great-grandchildren, sister-in-law Marge Holets, nieces and one nephew. A family service will be held at a later date. Memorials to any organization that serves people in need.