Lois Jean (Bunke) Moehrke, 92, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, entered Eternal Life
on December 8 th , 2024. Lois was the third of three children born to the late
Edward, Sr. and Olga (Mahnke) Bunke on July 15 th , 1932. She became a child
of the Heavenly Father through Holy Baptism on July 31 st , 1932, at Immanuel
Lutheran Church, where she remained a dedicated and faithful member the rest
of her earthly life.
Lois attended Immanuel Lutheran School, and in 8 th grade, was confirmed into
her Baptismal promises in April of 1946. Lois graduated from Sheboygan
Central High School – Class of 1950. For the next 10 years, she was employed
in the office of the Leverenz Shoe Company. Later in life, she worked for Pekin
Insurance and Companion Care Home Health Services.
On June 13 th , 1959, Lois was united in marriage to Daniel J. Moehrke. Lois
and Dan met in Walther League and sang in The Lutheran Chorus of
Sheboygan. Their wedding trip was with the Sheboygan Lutheran Chorus as
they toured and sang concerts in various churches in France, Germany, and
England that June. Lois would often comment that her years singing in the
chorus were “the best years of my life”.
The couple made their home in Sheboygan and were blessed with two
children, Kathleen Lois and Timothy Daniel. Lois was a faithful wife, mother, and
homemaker. She loved her house plants and flowers, especially tending to her
annuals, which beautifully decorated the exterior of her home for decades. Red
geraniums and white petunias being her favorites!
Lois’ time and heart were always in her church. She taught Sunday School,
attended Walther League, and sang alto in Immanuel’s A Cappella Choir. She
served on many boards during her lifetime, some of which were: the PTL,
Ladies Aid, LWML, Stewardship, Evangelism, and represented Immanuel as
delegate to Sheboygan Lutheran High School. She never tired of being an
active church member – answering the call to do the Lord’s work, while knowing
Him as her Savior!
Lois is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (William) Ickstadt of Mondovi,
Wisconsin. Her niece, Janet (Rev. Shirrel) Petzoldt of Holland, Ohio. Her
nephew, James (Connie) Bunke of Sebewaing, Michigan. A sister-in-law,
Carmen Ahearn and two nieces, Carolyn and Virginia, of Massachusetts. She is
further survived by two great nieces, two great nephews, and their families.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Lillian, her dear son,
Timothy, her brother, Edward, Jr., and her sister-in-law, Elaine.
A funeral service will be held to the Glory of God this Wednesday, December
11th, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Sheboygan. The Rev. Donald
Johnson, pastor, will preside at the 11:00 am service. Visitation will occur prior to
the funeral from 10:00 am until time of service. Burial will occur at Lutheran
Cemetery, next to her son, Timothy. Memorial funds are being established in
Lois’ name for Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Lutheran High School of
Sheboygan.
Lois’s family gives thanks for the skilled and caring nurses, aides, and staff of
The American Lutheran Home in Mondovi, Wisconsin, and St. Croix Hospice of
Buffalo County, Wisconsin, these past few months.
Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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