Lois Schieffer

Lois Schieffer, age 61 of Crofton, Nebraska died unexpectedly on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at her residence.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Crofton with the Rev. David Liewer officiating. Burial will be at St. Rose cemetery in Crofton. Visitation will be on Tuesday, at church, from 5-8:00 p.m. with a Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Wednesday one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Crofton.

Pallbearers will be LeRay Anderson II, Dustin Anderson, David Johnson, Patrick Kelly, Robert Bollich, Jason Loecker, Troy Loecker, Nathan Loecker, and Patrick Schmidt.

Lois Ann was born on May 26, 1964 in Yankton, SD to Anthony and Lorraine (Arens) Schmidt. She grew up in the St. Helena and Wynot areas and graduated from Wynot High School in 1982. Lois married Michael Schieffer on August 12, 1989 in St. Helena, NE. She worked at M-Tron in Yankton for five years before helping her husband Michael on the farm. She helped milk cows until they sold their dairy herd about 2 ½ years ago. Lois loved animals and especially her dogs and cats. She always made time to give them attention each day. Lois was the bookkeeper for Schieffer Farms.

Lois was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. She raised a big garden and canned her produce. Lois was her own “Mr. Fixit” on the farm, tackling plumbing or machinery. She loved going to the casino and an occasional trip to Las Vegas. Lois had a green thumb which is evident both inside and outside her home. She loved being home with Michael and her girls, or helping to watch her girls’ dogs. Lois was always there for her girls during the hard times and the good times. She enjoyed the bus trips she and Mike took and always like to be a sharp dresser. Lois enjoyed getting her nails done and pedicures. She always took charge to provide a big meal for the Holidays and other special occasions.

Lois is survived by her husband Michael of Crofton; three daughters Samantha (Dennis) Hawk of Gayville, SD, Cecely Schieffer of Valley, NE, Maxine Schieffer of Wisner; grand pup Willard and Lois’ dogs Rusty and Magnum; nine siblings Elaine (Dean) Sudbeck of Yankton, SD, George Schmidt of St. Helena, Sharon (Wally) Goddard of South Sioux City, NE, Dennis (Bev) Schmidt of Yankton, SD, Debra (Mark) Loecker of Fordyce, Arlene (Joe) Brandt of Yankton, SD, Kevin Schmidt of St. Helena, Marty Schmidt of Yankton, SD, and Michael Schmidt of Yankton, SD.

She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Lorraine Schmidt; brother Duane Schmidt, and a sister Mary.