Lois Mae Bogenschutz

Lois Mae Bogenschutz was born in Albert Lea on November 30, 1925 the daughter of Perle and Bendikka (Hovland) Floyd.  She graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1943.  On January 6, 1946 she married Eldo Bogenschutz.  They raised four children and farmed in Freeborn County.  Lois enjoyed volunteering as an adult leader in 4-H, gardening, quilting, and playing games with her grandchildren.  She was very active in her church - teaching Sunday school, Release Time, and leading Bible studies.  Lois was a member of Crossroads Church.  Her love for the Lord and knowledge of the Bible was reflected in her life.

Lois had a gentle, loving spirit that impacted those around her.  She is survived by her four children:  Becky Koch of Littleton, Colorado; Cindy Follmuth (Paul) of Northwood, Iowa; Tom Bogenschutz ( Tess) of Champlin, Minnesota; Mike Bogenschutz (Jill) of The Woodlands, Texas; grandchildren: Dan Follmuth (Tara), Renae Follmuth, Nicole Kronebusch (Jason), Rachel Waterman (Jim), David Follmuth (Jackie), Andy Bogenschutz, Carol Vandell (Russ), Brad Koch (Liz), Laura Bogenschutz, Alec Bogenschutz, and Louisa Bogenschutz; nine great-grandchildren; sister Joann Modderman of Albert Lea; brother-in-law Ray Ewing of Albert Lea; and many nieces and nephews.  

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Eldo; brother Warren Floyd; sister Janet Ewing; son-in-law Ron Koch; and granddaughter Linda Bogenschutz.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of the Northwood Lutheran Retirement Home and Hidden Creek Assisted Living Center in Albert Lea for their wonderful care.