Lois Gersch

Lois Mae Brinkman was born on May 11, 1937, at St. James, MN, to Oscar and Emma (Walkinhorse) Gersch. She received her education at St. James public schools. On September 2, 1956 Lois was united in marriage to Eugene Frank Gersch. They made their home in the Lewisville and Madelia area and were blessed with four children. Lois and Eugene were divorced in 1990. Lois worked at Tony Downs Foods for 37 years before retirement. She enjoyed Crocheting, puzzles and Word Search, bird watching and watching wrestling and detective shows on TV. Lois loved spending time with her family and grandchildren. In September 2009 Lois entered the Sleepy Eye Care Center in Sleepy Eye, and she died on Friday, December 11, 2009 at the age of 72 at the New Ulm Medical Center in New Ulm, MN. Lois was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Eugene Gersch on January 7, 2008. She is survived by her four children, Roger (Joyce) Gersch of Mankato, Bruce (Susan) Gersch of Mankato, Scott Gersch of Madelia, and Dawn (David) Vee of Hanska; nine grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two sisters, Roseline Zenk of St. James and Angeline (Willard) Stradtman of St. James; many other relatives and friends.