Lois M. Liethen, 95 of Birnamwood, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

Lois was born on April 1, 1929, in Birnamwood, the daughter of Frank and Alma (Giese) Matz.

On June 4, 1949, Lois was united in marriage to William Liethen Jr. in Birnamwood. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1996.

Lois worked long hours along side her husband, Bill, on the family farm, at the same time working as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Homme Home for the Aging for many years, while raising six children. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church for all of her 95 years, where she was active in Ladies' Aid, serving as President for several years. Lois was also a member of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and enjoyed her time working with the Birnamwood Area Community Cupboard as well. She enjoyed playing cards, doing puzzles, crosswords and coloring. Lois also loved crocheting, sewing, quilting and doing water aerobics. She was very proud of her pontoon boat and loved cruising around on the lake. Her favorite time was spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lois is survived by six children, John Liethen of Norrie, Dianne (Richard) Wierzba of Norrie, Patricia (significant other, Larry Hirsch) Gilray of Weston, Julie Steebs of Lake Tomahawk, Lori (Mark) Szutkowski of Eland and Mary (Neal) Liebe of Ringle; 18 grandchildren, Jordan (Becky) Liethen, Adam (Tana) Liethen, David (Paige) Liethen, Clarissa Liethen, Jeremy Wierzba, Dan (Kari) Wierzba, Sarah (Derrick) Jehn, Nick Wierzba, Derek (Tovah) Gilray, Ethan (Kim) Gilray, Casey Gilray, Vaughn (Raechal) Steebs, Sam (Tanya) Steebs, Trevor (Olivia) Szutkowski, Emily Szutkowski, Andrew (Amanda) Liebe, Renee (Travis) Wanta and Tony Liebe; 30 great-grandchildren; sister, Shirley Clark; sisters-in-law, Dolores Fischer and Sandy Liethen, as well as other family and friends.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband; parents; daughter-in-law, Sally Liethen; siblings, Melvin (Irene) Matz, as well as his first wife, Mildred, Eddie (Marion) Matz, Eudora (Warren) Crawford, Evelyn (Eldo) Frederick and Mildred (Keith) White and brothers-in-law, Robert Clark, George Liethen and Harry Fischer.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Birnamwood. Rev. Matthew Christians will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Town of Norrie. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 9 AM until the time of service at the church.

Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood is assisting the family with arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com.

The family would like to thank Aspirus Comfort Care and Hospice, especially Hailey, for their compassionate care given to Lois.

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William Liethen Sr.-father-in-law

Theckla Liethen- step mother-in-law