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Lois Hultgren Obituary
September 12, 1934 - February 23, 2025
The family of Lois Ann Hultgren of Davenport, IA, is saddened to announce her passing on February 23, 2025, at the age of 90. Lois Ann was born in Cedar Falls, IA, on September 12, 1934, to Amelia and Carl Erbe. She was a 1956 graduate of the Iowa State Teachers College, currently known as the University of Northern Iowa.
Lois Ann taught Kindergarten in Des Moines, IA, at the Fort Des Moines School. She continued teaching and substitute teaching in Davenport for many years. She married Richard Sehmann in late 1956. They had three children, BethAnn, Scott and Kristin. Richard Sehmann passed away very unexpectedly of a heart ailment in 1965. In 1967, she married Dr. Charles Betzel in Davenport, IA. Dr. Betzel passed away in 1980 of colon cancer. In 1982, Lois married Carroll Hultgren to whom she was married for the next 38 years before Carroll died from Parkinson's in 2020. Lois loved entertaining and planning gatherings with her family and friends, especially during the holiday season. Lois Ann was sure to make it a special event whenever family and friends visited.
Lois is survived by her children, Beth Ann (David) Wegner and their son, Sam; Scott (Mary) Sehmann and their daughters, Marissa (Evan) Armstrong and Emmy Sehmann; and Kristin Sehmann (Mary Meador) and their sons, Gabriel and Cristian Sehmann; She was also a loving mother to her stepchildren, Melissa (Tom) Cooney and her children, Bridget, Mary, and Robert; as well as Craig (Elisabeth) Hultgren and daughters, Shelby and Rikki Camp.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Fred (Rita) Erbe.
Our family would like to extend our gratitude to all the staff members of Wesley Acres who provided exceptional care for her as her health deteriorated. The nurses and staff are truly the best people ever.
Visitation with family greeting friends will be held Friday, March 7th, at 10 a.m. immediately followed by Funeral Services at 11 a.m. at St. Pauls Lutheran Church, 2136 N. Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803. Following the service, the church will be serving a small luncheon at the church. Burial will take place at Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Quad City Greyhound Adoption, P.O. Box 897, Walcott, IA 52773.
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Janelle and Wayne Goldensoph
March 7, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Tom Persinger
March 5, 2025
What I remember most about Mrs. Hultgren was how loving and kind she was. I also know that her favorite times were spent with her family. I hope that the family though grieving, will be comforted with the memories of all the times this special lady brought to each one of them.
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