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Spear, Lois G.

Lois G. Spear, age 85, of Wausau died on Nov. 7, 2012 at Lili Assisted Living in Schofield, Wisconsin.

Lois Spear, daughter of Alfred and Meta (Messer) Johnson, was born on September 6, 1927 in the Township of Caledonia, Wisconsin, in her parent's farmhouse. The eldest of three children, Lois helped with the farming and walked to a one room schoolhouse through eighth grade. She graduated from Portage High School with the class of 1945 and then completed her nurse's training in Madison. She met Charles (Charlie) Spear from Boston, while she was working as a nurse in Milwaukee. They married in 1949, lived in Wauwatosa, and moved to Wausau in 1954. She continued part-time work as a nurse until the early 1960s when she was a mother of five.

Lois was an avid gardener and enjoyed raising flowers and vegetables that she shared with her extensive network of friends and neighbors, as well as freezing and canning food for the long Wisconsin winters. She was an excellent cook; many will remember her famous cinnamon rolls, cookies and Christmas stollen. Knitting was one of her passions; family and friends continue to enjoy her beautiful and intricate projects.

Lois was an avid and competitive golfer, curler and tennis player. She was the skip of a curling team that won the US Women's Senior National's championship. She was a faithful member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church for almost 60 years. Lois was proud to have earned her Chartered Life Underwriters (CLU) designation and assisted in the Spear insurance business.

Lois loved family reunions, trips and outings with her children, then grandchildren, and her extended family. She also enjoyed trips with Charlie in their antique cars. She had a generous spirit and a kindness of heart that will be missed by many.

Her husband, Charles Spear, preceded her in death in 2010.

Lois is survived by her brothers Harold and Alvin Johnson of Portage; her five children, Jack Spear, Gerri Lardinois (Galen), Bill Spear (Bonnie), Thomas Spear, Margaret Betteridge (Brian); her six grandchildren, Sara Kaminski (Joe), Ben Spear, Katie Lardinois, Nicole, Eliza and Sylvia Betteridge; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday Nov. 18, 2012 at Pilgrim Lutheran Church, Weston Ave. Visitation will be held from 12 noon until the time of service at the church. Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life at Greenwood Hills Country Club at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Burial will take place at St. Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery in the township of Caledonia, WI on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012.

Brainard Funeral Home, Wausau, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Memorials may be sent to Wausau Curling Club, the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin or The Alzheimer's Association.

On-line condolences may be given at www.brainardfuneral.com

The family greatly appreciates the kind and compassionate care provided by Interim Health Care.

Published by Wausau Daily Herald from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2012.
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Wherever a beautiful soul has been...
...a lasting impression remains.
With heartfelt sympathy, Marilyn, John A. and Bernice, and C. Michael Holmberg. (Bernice was concerned because her Christmas card was returned and I searched Google from Palm Springs today.)

Marilyn Holmberg

March 17, 2013

Please accept our condolences on Lois' passing, Bill and Bonnie. I was gone to Perth, Australia until 11/15/12, and didn't know of her death. We really enjoyed knowing her, and I enjoyed playing golf with her.

Jeanne Alexejun

November 21, 2012

My sympathies on the loss of Lois. I always enjoyed visiting with her when she came into my store, Owl Ridge General Store. She was a lovely lady.

Linda Glatczak

November 16, 2012

Bill, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. My deepest sympathy on your loss.

Greg Freeman

November 16, 2012

Thinking of you Bill. Your mom was a great lady.
Don Stifler

Don Stifler

November 16, 2012

I met and got to know Lois at the Wausau Country Club and Wausau Curling Club. I remember Lois as a special lady who always greeted people with a gracious smile and a kind word. Please accept my sympathy at her passing.

Dale Miller

November 12, 2012

Lois touched my heart very deeply I will miss her dearly but she will always be tucked away into my memories and will be thought of often...my prayers r with your family today as they celebrate your life..love you Lois

Miriam

November 11, 2012

Bill and family, I have many wonderful memories of golfing with your mom at Greenwood Hills. Others were in a golf carts but your mom walked and carried her clubs! My thoughts and prayers are with your famly.

Marge Cabanski

November 9, 2012

Please accept our deepest sympathy at the passing of Lois. We know how precious she was to all of you.

Tim, Kelly & Allison Peer

November 8, 2012

Margaret, Tom, Bill, Gerri, Jack and families, our whole family extends our sincere sympathy to all of you. You know how special your mom was to mom ( Ruth Church ) & Bob &
I. We are thinking of all of you and again our condolances. Dorothy Dorchester

Dorothy Dorchester

November 8, 2012

Our loss is God's gain, in the joy of Salvation.

William Knapp

November 8, 2012

Margaret, Brian and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Losing a parent is never easy. Cherish the memories you have and always know you have friends here if you ever need to just talk.

Mary Herman

November 8, 2012

We extend our condolences for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.

Tom & Noel Krieg

November 8, 2012

Ted and I recognize that Lois and Charlie raised a wonderful family that will carry on their traditions of giving and caring about others. They will be missed but not forgotten.

Nancy Sojka

November 8, 2012

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