Obit: Clarkson, Lois A. (1933 - 2019)

Transcriber: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Anderson, Arendt, Ayer, Clarkson, Deprey, Leonard, Mengel, Mueller, Schultz, Weis

----Source: The Hemer Funeral Home (Medford & Rib Lake, WI) 5/28/2019

Clarkson, Lois A. (Mengel) (8 APR 1933 - 25 MAY 2019)

Lois A. Clarkson, 86, passed away Saturday May 25, 2019 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Hemer Funeral Home, Medford Chapel. Visitation will be held that day from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery.

Lois was born April 8, 1933 in Owen, WI to Rudolph and Agnes (Anderson) Mengel. She married Lloyd C. Clarkson on April 17, 1954 in Owen. Lloyd survives.

She is further survived by her Children: Roxanne (Bob) Ayer of Columbus, WI, Kevin (Patty) Clarkson of Medford, Steven (Lori) Clarkson of Stetsonville, Grandchildren: Ashley (Nick) Schultz, Danielle (Mike) Deprey, Crystal (Eric) Arendt, Shantell Clarkson, Chad (Erica) Clarkson, Tina (Rob) Weis, Tanya Leonard, Stephanie (Ken) Mueller, 9 Great Grandchildren, Brother Bob (Sheryl) Mengel of Lakewood, WI and several Brothers and Sisters in Laws, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Infant Son Bruce, Son Michael and Siblings: Dick, Dolores, Sandra and Kenny.

Lois worked for several area supermarkets including Krueger Grocery in Dorchester, IGA in Medford, Copps in Medford, and County Market in Abbotsford where she retired from in 1998. She worked in all areas of the super markets from managing, ordering, pricing, stocking and registers.

She enjoyed cross stitch, embroidery and gardening various plants and flowers. She loved spending time with her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren, she made quilts for every one of them. She also enjoyed her companionship with her Pomeranian dog "Ginger." She was of the Lutheran faith, and a member at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Dorchester.

Memorial donations in honor of Lois can be given to her family, with designation at a later date.

Hemer Funeral Service of Medford and Rib Lake has been entrusted with arrangements.

Online condolences can be left at www.hemerfuneralservice.com.