- Meltz, Lois Jane
Lois J. Meltz, 78, formerly of Appleton and Suring, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Feb. 28, 2008, in Phoenix, Ariz. Lois was born April 21, 1929, in Appleton, daughter of the late August and Ida (Hooyman) Jahnke. She resided in Appleton for most of her life, moving to Suring in 1990 and to Arizona in 2005. On June 2, 1947, she was united in marriage to Lawrence (Larry) Meltz, sharing 61 years together. Lois worked as head cashier at the Piggly Wiggly in Appleton for 20 years, retiring in 1986.
Survivors include her husband, Lawrence; her children, Ross (Jacquelyn) Meltz, Appleton; Krystal (Carl) Krause, Iola; Reed (Cynthia) Meltz, Black Creek; Andy (Stacey) Meltz, Phoenix, Ariz.; Edward (Mary) Meltz, Alpena, Mich.; and August (Collette) Meltz, Shiocton; a son-in-law, Wayne Klarner, Seymour; grandchildren, Christopher (Nikki) Meltz, Alaska; Aaron (Oanh) Meltz, California; David (Erin) Meltz, Oshkosh; Wendy Ruck, Oshkosh; Dean (Heidi) Dye Jr., Minnesota; Jakeus (Mary) Meltz, Shiocton; Charles (Crystal) Meltz, Seymour; Travis Meltz, Black Creek; Nicole Meltz, Black Creek; Sarah Klarner, Freedom; Rachael Klarner (Brad), Freedom; Zachery Meltz, Arizona; Thomas Meltz, Michigan; Carolyn Meltz, Michigan; Johnathan Meltz, Michigan; Shawn Boettcher, Nevada; and Halie Meltz, Shiocton; numerous step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Emily, Justine, Jadynn, Savannah, Molly and Liana; and a brother, Arlon (Janet) Jahnke, Florida.
In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by a son, Lyle Meltz; a daughter, Amy Klarner; and two brothers, Floyd and Earl Jahnke.
The Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 222 E. Fremont St., Appleton, with Fr. Robert Karuhn officiating. Friends may call at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday and then directly at the church (Sacred Heart Room) from 11 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the service. A reception to celebrate Lois' life will be held at the Red Ox Supper Club, 2318 S. Oneida St., following the service.
Lois had a heart full of love and she didn't hesitate to share that love with everyone around her. God had given all of us a gift by bringing her into our lives. We will cherish this gift and the memories and we are forever grateful to have shared our lives with her. Rest in peace Grandma. We'll always keep you in our hearts.
Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer
606 N. Oneida St.
Appleton, WI
920-733-7383
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1929 - 2008 (78 years)
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