Lois Unmuth

1933 - 2022

Lois Unmuth

Lois Unmuth passed on to her next life at age 89. Lois Jean (Petri) Unmuth went peacefully in her own home with her dog Sidney lying beside her, and with the support of her daughter, Jean and son-in-law, Mike. Born in Oshkosh, WI, on February 10, 1933, Lois was a passionate and supportive mother, cherished wife of Patrick Charles Unmuth for 66 years, and a spirited friend to many.

A strong believer in democracy, human and women's rights, racial equity and science, she was loving and kind, following a higher purpose in life. Lois was active in the Sun Prairie Civic Theatre and the Sun Prairie Jaycees. She volunteered at Sauk Prairie hospital, Food for the Hungry and the UW-Women's Health Initiative. A career woman, she worked well into her 70s, retiring from Merricks Inc., processing international orders. Her love of music was vast; from Broadway show tunes, to U2, The Beatles, Elton John, and London U.S.A. She had a penchant for singing, acting, the Green Bay Packers, camping, painting, travelling, canoeing, literature and a bottle of good cabernet.

Survivors include sons: Dan and Kelly; daughter, Jean and son-in-law Mike Wipperfurth; grandsons: Kelly and Adam; and brother, James Petri.

Lois's eternal light shines on through her many talents, knowledge, experiences, genetics and generosity, passed on to her family.

She was preceded in death by husband, Pat (Paddy); sons: Brian and Sean; parents, Harry and Marie (Krug) Petri; brother, Harold Petri; and sisters: Marjorie Jeske, and Arlene Larson.

The family will hold a private Celebration of Life later this summer.

Lois's family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to the staff of Moments Hospice, Ballweg Family Pharmacy and Sauk County ADRC.

In lieu of flowers, Lois's family would like memorials toward a bench along the Great Sauk Trail near the Wisconsin River for all to enjoy.

Online condolences may be made at hooversonfuneralhomes.com.