Lois Cole

Lois Cole

April 26, 1924 - November 07, 2018

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Lois M. Cole, 94, of Muscoda, died on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Schmitt Woodland Hills in Richland Center. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Muscoda Public Cemetery. Pastor Craig Peach will officiate. A luncheon will follow at the Presbyterian Church, all are welcome. In lieu of flowers or any gifts, memorials may be made to the Riverdale Area Food Pantry or the Muscoda Public Library. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Lois was born on April 26, 1924 in Muscoda, daughter of John Lemuel and Nellie Wilma (Collard) Miller. After graduating from Muscoda High School, she worked for the M. B. Victora Agency, where she met her future husband, Lloyd E. Cole. She was united in marriage to Lloyd on April 15, 1950, at the First Presbyterian Church, Muscoda. Lloyd preceded her in death on October 8, 2011.

Lois was a member of the United Church of Muscoda, Presbyterian. She was an active member in the church community and served as treasurer for many years. As well, she made countless knit dish clothes and ornaments that sold annually at the Presbyterian Church Christmas bazaar. Besides knitting, Lois was an avid reader and a great baker and filled the house with sweets during the holidays and baked many a pie. Lois was a supporter and volunteer at the Riverdale Food Pantry. Having grown up in the depression, she wanted no one to be hungry. Lois was delighted to see the new Muscoda library being a planned and built as her mother had been one of the original four founders of the public library and books were a great comfort to her. Lois was a serious UW Badger fan, attending many football games with Lloyd, and followed the Wisconsin football and basketball teams with great interest. Lois loved Muscoda and Wisconsin and happily traveled to Florida with Lloyd for many winter seasons and to the Northwoods to their cottage for many memorable summers, but she was always most at home in Muscoda, surrounded by friends and family.

She is survived by her son, Thomas (Annette) Cole and her beloved granddaughters, Kimberly Nell and Margaret Helen Cole.

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douglas froh
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Lois was a 2nd mother to me and for that I will always be thankful.Thank-you for always being you.
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Sydney Pulvermacher
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My condolences to the family of Lois. She was a classy and devoted Muscoda lady and a great friend to my grandmother. I had the pleasure to reconnect with Lois this past summer, for which I am greatful for. Rest In Peace, Lois.
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Eric Farness
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Tom and Family, our thoughts go out to you and your family. Your Mom was a great woman and was always there for us growing up. The fact that she put up with me, Pete Victora, Dick Azim and a cast of characters, your parent's were Saints. God Bless!!!
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Annette & Curt Wilkinson
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Tom, Annette & Girls Our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your Mother.
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Thomas H. Miller
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So sorry for your loss. I remember as a young one going to Aunt Nell's and seeing both Lois and Nell many times. Lois was Dad's double cousin. And my Grandpa Jess was John's brother. My Grandmother was Belle, Nell's sister. You are in our prayers.

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