Lois F. Kracht, 85, Francis Creek, died Friday, July 23, 2021 at River Woods in Manitowoc, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Lois was born on May 29, 1936 in Francis Creek to Gordon and Genevieve (Zimmer) Radandt Sr. Lois was a graduate of Mishicot High School. On July 11, 1981 she married Donald Kracht, he preceded her in death on March 18, 2010. Lois worked for 30 years at Metal Ware.
Lois was a member of Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church in Two Rivers. She was a true socialite, enjoying her gambling trips, and volunteering at Peter’s Pantry.
Lois is survived by her children: Barbara (Bob) Pokorsky, Gary (Diane) Groelle, Todd (Terry Bennett) Groelle, Dean (Paula) Groelle, Harley (Jill) Groelle, and Kay (Kevin) Staudinger; three step-children: Audrey Nelson, Gerald (Sue) Kracht, and Steven Kracht; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother: Gordon (Joanne) Radandt Jr.; half-brother; Jason Radant; three step-sisters: Kathy Thor, Judy (Robert) Schmitt, and Alice (Donald) Jaeger; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. Lois was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald Kracht; grandson: Zachary Chiszar; one sister: LaVona (Karl) Feirer; and step-son-in-law: Karl Nelson.
Funeral Services to celebrate Lois’s life will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2140 34th Street, Two Rivers, with Rev. Keith Tullberg officiating. Relatives and friends may greet the family on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at the church, from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff at River Woods and Heartland Hospice for all the care and compassion that they gave to Lois.
The Klein and Stangel Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com
