Lois Louetta Ellsworth Age 82, of Rice Lake, WI died Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the Heritage Lakeside in Rice Lake.

She was born on November 14, 1936 in Haugen, WI to DeForest and Alice (Smith) Pierce. After she graduated from High School she attended college and then taught for a year. She worked at Woolworths, and also worked at many restaurants as a cook and waitress at Cross Roads, a truck stop and Rice Lake Senior Center. She enjoyed making crafts, sewing and baking. She is survived by 2 brothers, Ronald (Mary) Pierce of Sarona, WI and Vernon (Peggy) Pierce of Sarona; her significant other, Bob Anderson of Rice Lake; many nieces and nephews and many good friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, DeForest and Alice Pierce; 2 sisters and 2 brothers.

Funeral Services will be held at 11AM Monday, August 19, 2019 at the First Lutheran Church in Cumberland, WI, Rev. Tim Schmidt officiating, with interment in the National Bohemian Cemetery in Haugen, WI. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the Funeral Service at the Church. Appleyard’s Home for Funerals is in charge of the arrangements.

Last Update: Aug 13, 2019 3:09 pm CDT