Lois A. Michaels-Neitzke, 87, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Valley View Health Campus. She was born on April 15, 1932 in Chillicothe, OH, the daughter of Richard and Bessie (Ransom) Farnsworth.
Lois married Daniel E. Michaels on June 21, 1952 in Waterville, OH and he preceded her in death on October 5, 1993. She married Alvin “Dutch” Neitzke on March 17, 2001.
Lois was a member and church secretary at Grace Community Church for many years. She was a master gardener and had a love for plants and sharing the produce from her garden with others.
Lois enjoyed meeting for Bible study and was an accomplished seamstress. She loved spending time with her family.
Lois is survived by her husband of eighteen years, Alvin “Dutch” Neitzke, Fremont, OH; children, Bruce Michaels, Delta, OH, Rick (Kaori) Michaels, Dublin, OH, Daniel (Sue) Michaels, Alliance, OH, Beth (Gary) Laffoon, Carmichael, CA; step children, Alvin (Brenda) Neitzke, Jr., Holland, OH and Steve Neitzke, Swanton, OH; siblings, Ross (Betty) Farnsworth, Plano, TX, Marilyn Moore, Athens, OH and Richard (Ellen) Farnsworth, Portland, ME; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband, Daniel E. Michaels.
Visitation: Saturday, May 25, 2019, from 9:00 to 11:00 am at Grace Community Church, 900 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH
Services will begin at 11:00 am at the church with Pastor Tim Wisehart officiating.
Private Burial will take place at McGormley Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials can be made to Grace Community Church.
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To the Family of Lois A. Michaels-Nitzke
May loving memories bring comfort to you in this time of sadness.
With Deepest Sympathy
Associated Buyers Employees and Their Families
Cindy Michaels Young
Dear Cousins and families,
I am unable to attend visitation at Grace on Saturday due to a previous obligation. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during your time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Cindy Michaels Young and Wade (husband)
Paula Michaels Coley
You are in my prayers and thoughts. Aunt Lois was a wonderful believer in our Lord and I am sure is happy to be in his presence now. May your grief be comforted by your faith in her awesome God.
CheryOte rmat
I’m so sorry for your loss Dan and Sue…my prayer is that you find comfort in the precious memories you mom leaves in your hearts.
Bill and Pam Pickard
So sorry for the loss of loved one. Lois was a wonderful Christian lady. She will be missed by many. Heaven has gained a wonderful lady. Bill and Pam Pickard and family.
David and Jackie Rogers
Dearest Dutch,
We send our deepest condolences in the loss of your dearest Lois. May it comfort you, as it does us, that Lois has returned to the loving heart of our Lord Christ Jesus.
In regard to your loss, Dutch, we share with you James 4:10, “…he shall lift you up.”
If there is anything we can do to help, let us know, (419-308-1106).
David and Jackie Rogers