- Greenville - Lois A. "Putsie" Ellenbecker of Greenville age 91, passed away in Appleton at Carolina Manor, on Saturday January 6, 2018 surrounded by her loving family and special friends. She was born April 17, 1926 in the Township of Grand Chute, WI, the daughter of the late Harold and Doris (Mills) Neubert. On February 19, 1944, Lois married the love of her life, Louis Ellenbecker.
Lois loved playing cards, going to the casino, raising chickens, and cooking for her family and friends. Her table was always set for everyone, and she was always ready to go anywhere for an afternoon. Lois was a member of The Greenville Homemakers, a 50 year member of the Outagamie Co. Farm Bureau and an active member of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Greenville. She enjoyed farming with her husband, where they owned and operated Country View Dairy Farms, Inc. which is now owned and operated by her sons. The most important thing in Lois' life was spending quality time with her family and friends.
She is survived by one daughter, Tammy Ellenbecker, (special friend Harry Feaker) . Two sons: Harold (Joy) Ellenbecker, and Larry (Kris) Ellenbecker, all of Greenville, WI. Grandchildren: Steven (Tami) Ellenbecker, Scott (Kelly) Ellenbecker, Sidney (Melissa) Ellenbecker, Karla (Chuck) Harris, Kelly (Thomas) Mulroy, Kristine (Troy) Immel, and Kurt (Trudi) Ellenbecker; 14 great grandchildren; and 7 great-great grandchildren; Daughters-in-law, Sandra Ellenbecker, Neenah, Bette Kaminske, Weyauwega; brother- in-law, Gordon Kearn, Hortonville; special nieces and nephews: Jody (Todd) Ziegler, Faye (Joe) Diedrich, Jeff (Ann) Kearn, Kristi (Jay) Schultz, Susan (Gordy) Behm. Lois is further survived by very special friends: Bill Meyer, Greenville and Nancy Willenkamp, Hortonville; many other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Louis, in 1988; two sons, Edward in 1992 and Roger in 2001; and great grandson, Scott. She is further preceded in death by four brothers, Mills, Russell, Milton and Eben; and sister, Joyce Kearn.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday January 10, at 11 a.m, at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Greenville, WI with the Rev. Steve Kline and Mark Peters officiating. Visitation for Lois will be on Tuesday at the CHURCH from 3 to 8 p.m. and again directly at church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Final resting place will be at Highland Memorial Park in Appleton.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of Lois' caregivers, which allowed her to remain in her own home. Also to Mark Peters for the daily visits, prayers and compassion shown to Lois and her family during this difficult time.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Jan. 8, 2018
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1926 - 2018 (91 years)
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