Lois Jean Brost
1934-2025
Lois Jean Brost, 90, of Medford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at home on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 while under the care of Hope Hospice of Medford. Lois was born on July 5, 1934 to Joseph and Grace (Kuhtz) Rumisek. She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1952. She married her husband of 69 years, Andy, on May 5, 1956 in Elm Grove. Lois worked at Allen-Bradly in Milwaukee until leaving to start and raise a family. She and Andy moved to Medford where she worked at Memorial Hospital of Taylor County until her retirement.
They had a family of eight children, three daughters and five sons. Lois was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly, she held each close to her heart. Lois made a house a home for her family. She could often be found reading, cooking or crocheting afghans for many family members and friends. Last year for Christmas, she made an afghan for each of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The note on each read “A big hug from mom/grandma.”
Lois is survived by her children, Virginia Brost of Medford, Joseph (Kristin) Brost of Rothschild, Lynn (Jim) Duesing of Medford, John (Crystal) Brost of Medford, Kristine (Calvin) Kalmon of Withee, James Brost of Wausau, Jerrold (Paula) Brost of Weston, and Mark (Tonya) Brost of Kronenwetter; grandchildren, Stefanie, Jordan, Janelle, Abby, Andrea, Ryan, Scott, Zane, Helaina, Alisha, Isaiah, Rainy, Keely, Kenya, Tyler, Chelsea, Adam, Cody, Callie, Kallie and Jack; great-grandchildren, Sienna, Broden, Teddy, Violet, Tate, Everlly, Bayha, Callyn, Millyr, Skyler, Megan, Emma, Lucy, Ayda, Cassodee and Sawyer; sisters, Doris Costa, Eleanor Beford, Kathleen (Jack) Rather, Judy Follstad, Debbie (Jim) Hansen; and brother, Joe (Carol) Rumisek. Lois is further survived by many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy; her parents; two daughters in infancy; sister, Joan Helminak; brothers-in-law, Joseph, Albert, Richard, Lawrence, William, Robert and Raymond Brost, and Jack Costa; sisters-in-law, Emma Franke, Christine Haasch, Agnes Gorney, Caroline LaTona, and Arlene Brost.
A special thank you to Hope Hospice of Medford for their care and support – you are truly angels on earth; and to Fr. Patrick and Fr. Julian – your presence was a great comfort to Lois and her family.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Hemer-Pickerign Funeral Home, 555 Cedar St., Medford with Fr. Patrick McConnell officiating. She will be laid to rest at Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery, Medford, followed by a Celebration of Life at BS Bar, W4782 State Hwy. 64, Medford.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may go to Hope Hospice or to the Medford VFW Building Fund.
Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family.
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Paid Obituary 169495
