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Virgil was born in 1930 and reared on a farm near South Bend, Indiana during the Great Depression and World War II, both of which had tremendous influences on his life. In 1972 he, his wife Marian and their children moved to a small farm where he still enjoys gardening, tending a small apple orchard, and beef cattle. They have eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren, all of whom seem to enjoy visiting grandpa’s farm.

Upon earning a PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Illinois, his professional career has involved molecular structure research and process development. He has published many papers in technical journals, but his real love of writing led him to write hundreds of humorous skits during a 35-year period for an annual “Sweetheart” dinner at his church. He has also written, produced, and directed twenty full-length Christmas plays for his church.

Some highlights of his life have been enjoying his family, playing a sousaphone in the Purdue All-American band, entertaining various groups with his 105 year-old tuba, and singing bass in a barbershop quartet and in the church choir.

Buster, a friendly Australian shepherd dog, developed a love for racing cars and trucks that travelled the busy road that went past our farm. He did not go into the road but wore a path through our front yard, our garden, and our field with farm crops growing in it. He acquired many friends who encouraged him and enjoyed watching him race their vehicle.

“An Endearing Tale of an Australian Shepherd Dog Written by Virgil Mochel, in His Book “Buster’s Path”

An Australian shepherd dog named Buster, a smart and friendly canine whose love for racing cars and trucks that travelled the busy road that breezed through the farm. He did not go into the road but wore a path through the front yard, garden, and on the fields with farm crops growing in it. He made several friends who motivated him as they enjoyed watching him race with various vehicles.

A family-friendly filled adventure that will surely entertain kids of all ages and yours to keep.”