Lois Thisius

Lois Thisius was born on August 22, 1926 to Edward and Rose Salzmann Barnick in Wells, MN. Lois grew up in the Wells area and attended the Locke School in Wells. On September 9, 1948 she was united in marriage to Merlyn Thisius in Wells. They made their home in Albert Lea where Lois was employed as a nurse aide and as a housekeeper at St. John's Lutheran Home. Lois was a member of Salem Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, The Lois Club and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Lois enjoyed traveling, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She especially enjoyed being with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Merlyn; son, Terry Catherine Thisius of Rochester, MN; daughters, Linda Ken Larson of Oronoco, MN and Nancy Paul Gilman of Rochester, MN; grandchildren, Erin and Casey Larson, Shane and Tori Gilman and Anna and Sara Thisius; brothers, Gene Arlean Barnick of Wells, MN, and Harold Dorothy Barnick of Lake Crystal, MN; sisters, Donna Steinhauer of Wells, MN and Mary Les Coy of Elmore, MN. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, Rose and Edward Barnick; sister, Janice Schieck; brothers, Richard, Robert and Henry Barnick; and grandson, Brandon Gilman.