Lois Kohlrusch 05/10/2024

Lois Kohlrusch, age 91, 0f New Richmond, WI passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Saint Croix Health and Rehab Center. Lois was born the daughter of Lemoyn and Josephine Geurkink on January 5, 1933 in Baldwin, WI. She grew up in Baldwin, graduating from Baldwin High School, class of 1951. Following high school, Lois married Kenneth Kohlrusch on November 15, 1952 and moved to New Richmond. After working for AP Heating for a number of years, she went on to become the office manager for Dr. John Fitzgerald DDS. Dental Clinic in New Richmond until she retired 29 years later.

Lois enjoyed walking, bookkeeping, baking, cleaning, shopping.   She also enjoyed travel and sightseeing bus tours across the United States. She loved attending her children’s and grandchildren’s many sporting events and games over the years.

Lois was very fun loving and quick witted along with a great sense of humor. She was a longstanding member of the First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School over several years.

Lois is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Ken; parents, Lemoyn and Josephine Geurkink; brother, Glen (Lorraine) Geurkink; sister, Carol (Richard) Carlson and brother-in-law, Les Ryberg Lois is survived by sons, Mike (Teri) and Mark (Bev); grandchildren, Nathan, Jared (Staci Stone), Jonathan, Aaron and Carson; great-grandchildren Kendall and Chloe; sister-in-law, Marge Ryberg and many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

A memorial service was held Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00 pm at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (728 S Knowles Ave) in New Richmond.  Visitation was also be Thursday from 2:00-4:00 pm at the funeral home.

Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.