Lois A. Kretsch-Gemmill

Lois A. Kretsch-Gemmill, age 74 of Westminster, MD passed away
at 9:55 am on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at a Westminster, Md
hospice following a several months long illness. She was the wife
of Eldon R. Gemmill of Westminster. They observed their 52nd wedding
anniversary on October 7, 2024.
Lois was born in Evanston, IL on April 24, 1950, a daughter of
the late Anthony F. and Nada (Hull) Kretsch and was a graduate of
Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook, IL. She earned her
bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois and then
continued her education and training as a nurse anesthetist at
Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, DC. during the
Vietnam War era. Lois served in the U.S. Army for over 14 years
and finished her military career in the U.S. Army Reserves in West
Virginia while working as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
(CRNA) and also farming with her husband on their livestock and
forage farm during the 1980s. In 1989, she, her husband and their
two daughters moved from West Virginia to Carroll County,
Maryland where she continued her career as a CRNA for an
additional 23 years before her retirement.
Lois will be remembered for her zest for life and travel, her strong
work ethic, her kindness and enduring friendships with others,
and her love for quilting, the fabric arts, cooking and baking.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by:
Two daughters: Marin Gemmill and Myra Gemmill
Her two spirited and wonderful grandchildren: Annika Toyama and
Ronan Reed who were the joys of her life
Her sisters: Margaret Barile, Ellen Kretsch, Susan Floro and Marie
Herman
Her brothers: Jerry Kretsch, Joseph Kretsch,Jeffrey Kretsch and Kenneth Kretsch
Lois was preceded in death by her brother, John Kretsch.
A longtime member of the Chanceford Presbyterian Church in
Airville, PA, she enjoyed helping to serve meals at their annual
"Church Suppers" and during their February Faschnaught baking and
fundraising events.
The memorial service will be held at the Chanceford Presbyterian Church, 1784 Woodbine Road, Airville, PA on Saturday, January 25 with
her pastor, Reverend Beth Appel officiating.
Following the service the inurnment committal service will be held
in the adjoining cemetery with military honors presented by the
York County Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in her
memory to the Chanceford Presbyterian Church at the above address.