Lois C. Gessler, 87, of Sheboygan, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Pine Haven Christian Community in Sheboygan Falls. Lois was born to the late Leo and Luella (Hayward) Fritz on November 20, 1935 in Sheboygan. Her father, Leo, passed away when she was six years old. Lois was a graduate of St. Peter Claver Grade School, Central High School and St. John’s Hospital – School of Medical X-Ray Technology in Springfield, IL. She was united in marriage to Donald A. Gessler on October 31, 1959. Donald preceded Lois in death on April 11, 2013. Lois was an X-Ray Technician at St. Nicholas Hospital and was an active member and volunteer at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Catholic Women’s Charity Club.
Lois is survived by her children, Timothy (Shelley), Thomas (special friend Patty Harris) and Terese Gessler; grandchildren, Paul (Elise), Phillip (special friend Samantha Goldberg), Peter, John and Rebecca; great-grandchildren, Ava and Luke as well as nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives, many great friends and faithful companion, granddog Millie.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister Dolores (Charles) Smith.
A funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 1305 Humboldt Ave., Sheboygan, with visitation from 11:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place immediately following Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in Lois’ name will be established for Immaculate Conception Church, Catholic Women’s Charity Club and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.reinboldfh.com.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Pine Haven Christian Communities and Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for their care.
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