Lois Schwab Obituary

Lois E. Schwab

Lois Ellen Schwab, 100, of Custar, passed away Sunday morning, June 9, 2024, at The Willows of Bowling Green.

She was born Jan. 2, 1924, in Custar, to Louis and Candice (Kieffer) Rossow. She was the eldest of two daughters and was preceded in death by her sister, Lillian Rossow.

She graduated in 1941 from Milton Township High School and attended Bowling Green State University for one year. During World War II, Lois worked for Standard Oil in Springfield, Ohio. After the war, she returned to Custar and married William "Bill" Schwab on June 15, 1946. They shared a marriage of over 75 years and served as a beautiful example of married life and companionship. Bill preceded Lois in death Feb. 21, 2022. Together, they truly had a wonderful life!

She would at one time work at Flower Hospital, Toledo, but mainly stayed by her husband's side and help operate their business of Schwab Electric. She served as the primary bookkeeper. Around the community, she was also the beloved Avon Sales Lady.

She was a member of St. Louis Catholic Church in Custar, Norcross-Meyers American Legion Post #305 Auxiliary in Custar, and the Custar and Deshler Garden Clubs. As a loving and devoted mother, she found time to serve as a 4-H Advisor and Cub Scout Den Mother. When the family grew and the grandchildren and great-grandchildren arrived, she took time to make each new member of the family a baby quilt.

In 1951, Bill and Lois began going to Northern Michigan and they became permanent residents in 1981. They made the Hiawatha Sportsman's Club in the Upper Peninsula their home and as a resident, she was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church, Naubinway, Michigan, and VFW Auxiliary, Engadine, Michigan. Their time in Michigan served as a retreat for all of their family and the younger generations have remained faithful to the Upper Peninsula area.

Lois is survived by six children, Steven Schwab, Robert (Marcia) Schwab, Dennis (Mary) Schwab, Paul (Lynn) Schwab, Barbara (Jerry) Clink, and Ellen (Scott) Boyer; 17 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; and great-grandson, Samuel Aiden.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at St. Louis Catholic Church, Custar, with Fr. Francis Mariadas officiating. Graveside services will be at St. Louis Catholic Cemetery and a luncheon will follow in the school basement.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Feehan-Rodenberger Funeral Home, Deshler, and 10-11 a.m. Friday prior to Mass at the church.

The family suggests memorials to St. Louis Catholic Church in Custar, St. Stephen Catholic Church in Naubinway, Michigan, or Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice.

Messages and memories can be left for the family at www.feehanrodenbergerfuneralhome.com.