Lois Ann Brunmeier

Lois Ann Brunmeier, age 88, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2025, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.
Lois Ann was born on December 15, 1936, on a small farm south of Morrowville, Kansas, to Merle and Beatrice Bonar. After graduating from Morrowville High School in 1954, she moved to Topeka, where she worked for the State of Kansas. In 1955, she married Alan Brunmeier, and the couple made their home in Manhattan, where they raised two daughters, Lori and Debbi.
Lois Ann began working at Kansas State University for the College of Education, where she would spend the next 42 years. Her dedication and warmth left a lasting impact, and by the time she retired in 2004, she had become the trusted assistant to the Dean of Education.
Outside of work, Lois Ann had a zest for life and a spirit of adventure. She loved playing cards, dancing to country-western music, cooking, reading, and hosting memorable theme parties. Though she disliked the water, she water-skied with enthusiasm, and while flying made her nervous, she still traveled to places like Hawaii, Las Vegas, and Belize. She also enjoyed playing the penny slot machines at the casino.
Lois Ann had a rare gift for making others feel seen, valued, and loved. She cherished time with her family and friends, and her happiest moments were spent with her grandsons and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Alan, and her daughter Debbi.
She is survived by her daughter Lori; grandsons Joshua Brumage (Cassie), Aaron Brumage (Sarah), and Quinton Brumage; five great-grandchildren: Tatum, Sawyer, Lowen, Gavin, and Hayes; and her three sisters, Janet Beeman, Peggy Hamman, and Bonnie Riseling.
Lois Ann's warmth, humor, and generous spirit will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew her.
A visitation will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, where family and friends are invited to gather and celebrate her life.
Memorial contributions in memory of Lois are suggested to the Lupus Foundation. Contributions may be sent in care of the funeral home.