Lois Fosdal

Stoughton- Lois M. Fosdal, age 71, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. She was born in Stoughton on August 24, 1943 the daughter of Willard and Olga (Hauge) Rinden. Lois attended Stoughton area schools and graduated from Stoughton High School in 1961. She enlisted in the U.S. Army WAC and proudly served her country, stationed at the Pentagon and in Nuremberg, Germany. Following her honorable discharge she returned home to Stoughton. Lois worked for the State of WI and retired after almost 40 years. She was a member of the Stoughton American Legion Post 59, West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, and the American Cribbage Congress. She was an avid Packers fan, unless they were playing the Cowboys. Lois is survived by her two sons, Douglas "Showtime" (Lori) Nichols Jr. and Steve (Hilary) Fosdal; grandchildren, Amber and Eric Dawson, Merissa Brylski and Kelsy Nichols; great granddaughter, Braelyn Dawson; six siblings, Mary (Mike) Grenie, Larry, Richard, Jo Ann Stock, Sandra, and Laurie Cliffton; her beloved canine companion, Foxy; nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Beverly Moore and Carole Jones; and two brothers, Stanley and Douglas. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 27, 2014 at West Koshkonong Lutheran Church, 1911 Koshkonong Road, Stoughton, with Rev. Richard Dowling officiating. Burial, with full military honors, will take place in West Koshkonong Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to a luncheon, following the burial, at the Stoughton American Legion Post 59, Stoughton. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 26, 2014 at Cress Funeral Home in Stoughton, and from 10:00 AM until the time of services at church on Monday. Please share your memories.
Cress Funeral Service
206 W. Prospect Street
Stoughton, WI 53589
(608) 873-9244