Lois Schmitz

1935 - 2025

Lois Schmitz died November 4, 2025, at the age of 90.

She was born August 7, 1935 to Henry and Genevieve (Hoscheit) Meyer. She attended Catholic Central Grade School and Loretto High School, graduating in 1953. On August 30, 1955 Lois married Miles Schmitz, they were blessed with twelve children.

In her lifetime Lois had the privilege of working with many good people at Sprague's Bank, Farmers Livestock, Kosse/Esch Catering, Lutheran Home, and Bubber's Jewelry. She enjoyed watching her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids play sports. She also enjoyed dancing and playing cards.

Lois is preceded in death by Miles, one infant grandchild, son-in-law Richard Kasten, infant siblings Audrey and Robert Meyer, Winifred Schulte, Lorraine Rollins, Chuck Meyer. In-laws Leo Schulte, Henry Rollins, Grace Meyer, Willie and Mary Ann Schmitz, Gaylord and Virginia Klein.

She is survived by her children, Pete (Mary), Dan (Linda), Lori (Bob) Ellenz, Fred (Patty), Maureen Pitts, Matt (Jody), Jeanne (Bryan) Eglinton, Rob (Ann), Dianne (Doug) Plager, Kate (Gary) Amunrud, Sue Kasten, Al (Barb), 45 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and step-grandchildren, in-laws Larry and Joanne Klug, and nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank St. Croix Hospice and Valley View Health Care and Rehabilitation for the compassionate care given to Lois.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Mary's School.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 am, Monday, November 10, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Caledonia. Burial was in Calvary Cemetery, Caledonia. Visitation was from 3 to 7 pm, Sunday, at St. Mary's Holy Family Hall, where a rosary was said at 2:45 pm. Visitation was from 10-10:45 am Monday morning before the service at the hall.

McCormick Funeral Home, Caledonia, assisted the family.