Entered Eternal Life on March 16, 2024, at age 92. Lois was born in Manitowoc to Nicholas and Marie (Bauer) Kriel. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950. Lois retired from Mirro Co. after 38 years of service in 1994. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and Manitowoc Senior Center.

Lois is survived by her special friends Susan and Dan Nejedlo of Mishicot, and Mary Schleis of Manitowoc. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl, parents, and sister and brother-in-law Ruth and Elmer Miller.

A private burial was held at Calvary Cemetery in Manitowoc.