She married Donald W. Nielsen, and they had 5 sons, and were later divorced. On November 19, 1977, Lois was married to Gary L. Loewe. They lived briefly in Arlington, then moved to Fremont.
Lois had worked for the Ford Café in Valley and Marion's Villa in Fremont. Then she worked for the Pendleton Woolen Mills in Fremont for several years before retiring in 1992. She had been very active in Pendleton's union and in the Democratic political party. Following her retirement, she and Gary had spent several winters in Texas where they made many new friends.
Survivors: 5 sons - Todd and wife Lori Nielsen of Fremont
Mick and wife Lisa Nielsen of Blair
Kelly and wife Barb Nielsen of Denver, CO.
Steve Nielsen and fiancce Alice of Neosha, Wisc.
Lee Nielsen of San Diego, Calif.
step-daughter - Lynda Field and husband Tim of Pensacola, Florida
13 grandchildren
16 great grandchildren
1 brother - Jack and wife Maryann Langemeier of Pea Ridge, Arkansas
niece - Jodi
nephew - Jay
She was preceded in death by her husband Gary in August of 2007, and by 2 siblings in infancy.
A memorial service will be 10 AM Saturday (July 31st, 2010) at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. Timothy Gierke officiating. A graveside service will held at 2:30 PM Saturday in the Greenwood Cemetery in Wayne, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to her church. There is no public visitation, however friends may sign the register book on Friday from 10 AM until 5 PM at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(10)
Sandy Cadwallader (Guzman)
Fremont, NE Friday, July 30, 2010 Todd, Lori, and Devin, I am so sorry for your loss. There were so many years, and so many memories. May God's peace get you through this time of sorrow.jamee sickels
fremont, ne Friday, July 30, 2010 Todd and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in the loss of your mom,Robin Cornelius-Wojcik
Durango, CO Friday, July 30, 2010 Thank you for all the great memories Lois! Lost but never forgotten! See you on the other side my dear friend. :)Jody Vie
Lone Jack, MO Friday, July 30, 2010 Very sorry to hear of Lois's passing. I have many fond memories of her at Pendleton! We were very strong democrat's and union members! She taught me alot about how to stick together no matter what! I have missed her friendship! Jody ViePenny Hatchell
Omaha, NE Friday, July 30, 2010 So sorry for your loss. I have such fond memories of Lois and all of you. We had some fun times and lots of laughs. She will be missed.Hal & Glenda Bentley
Fremont, NE Thursday, July 29, 2010 Tod & Lorie We are sorry to about your mom. Always know you are in our thoughtsKathy and Rick Satorie
Ames, NE Thursday, July 29, 2010 We are sorry to hear about Lois. We'll say a prayer. Let us know if we can help in any way.Chuck & Mary McMullin
Harlingen,, TX Thursday, July 29, 2010 Todd & Lorie Chuck and I are so sorry to hear about Lois. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Chuck & Mary McmULLIN
Harlingen, TX Thursday, July 29, 2010Allyson Perry
Fremont, NE Friday, July 30, 2010 Todd, Lori & Devin, I was so sorry to hear about Lois. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. God's Peace, Korey, Allyson & Alex