Lois Braasch

Rochester: Lois M. Braasch died Saturday, June 26, 2010 at St. Mary's Hospital.Lois Marie Braasch was born December 31, 1929 in Albert Lea, MN to Hjalmer and Olive (Larson) Chrstianson. Lois attended schools in Albert Lea, MN and received her GED while living in Rochester. Lois married Raymond Braasch on October 7, 1956 in Albert Lea, MN. They moved to the Rochester area in 1957. Lois worked as a supervisor of seamstress' for Munsingwear in Albert Lea, MN and was owner/operator of Originals To Remember, a boutique featuring handmade crafts and craft supplies. She loved dancing, reading, gardening, crafting, crocheting, cake decorating, antiquing, people-watching, her pets, and working on her computer. She was also a wonderful cook. Lois is survived by her children: Daniel (Sara) Braasch of Rochester, MN; Patricia (Ronald) Deters of Inver Grove Heights, MN; Karen Braasch of Rochester, MN; Jonathon Braasch of Rochester, MN; and Jeannine (Jeffrey) Hensley of Rochester, MN; four grandchildren, Linda Rae Deters, Lisa Lillian Deters, James Thomas Deters, and Ian Jeffrey Hensley; her sister, Marlys (Eugene) Henriksen of Clouquet, MN; and many beloved friends and extended family. She is preceded in death by her husband and both parents.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes with the Reverend Karna Hagen officiating. Visitation is immediately preceding the service from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 30 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to gather at Old Country Buffet in Rochester following the burial.Memorials are suggested to Safe Haven Pet Rescue in Rochester, MN.Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3600www.ranfranzandvinefh.com