- Lois A. Bayer, 87, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2013. She was born on February 14, 1926, to the late Arthur & Emma (Brux) Hartzheim. Lois worked at the Institute of Paper Chemistry and for many years at Gloudemans Department store. She married Gerald "Babe" Bayer on June 17, 1549. He preceded her in death in 1985. Lois had a very strong Catholic faith and was a member of ST. Mary's Catholic Church in Appleton. She was also an avid bowler and card player.
Lois is survived by her children: Patricia (James) VanZummeren, Stafford, VA; Michael (Bev) Bayer, Appleton; and Mary (Ed "Toby") Linsmeyer, Appleton; grandchildren, Troy (Val) VanZummeren, Tara VanZummeren, Michele (Jack) Sheppard, Benjamin (fiancée, Amber) Bayer, Jason (Alyssa) Bayer, Matthew (RoseAnn) Linsmeyer, Jeremy (Ari) Linsmeyer and Brian Linsmeyer; five great-grandchildren: Gabriel, Victoria, Zachery, Emma and Bryce. She is also survived by a sister, Marilyn Delong, brother-in-law, Syl Bayer, sister-in-law, Delores Mutschler, brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Chuck & Joyce Bayer and many nieces and nephews.
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Wayne & Marilyn Hartzheim, brothers-in-law, Donald DeLong and Lou Mutschler and sister-in-law, Jeanne Bayer.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 312 S. State St., Appleton, with Father James Leary OFM Cap officiating. Friends may visit from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Nickel Funeral Chapel, and directly at the church on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
The family would like to thank the Staff at Theda Clark Hospital and Hospice for their comfort and care of Mom.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent from May 25 to May 26, 2013
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1926 - 2013 (87 years)
Education - High School
