Lois Faye Gravunder, 90, of Rice Lake, WI, passed away peacefully surrounded and preciously held close by her family on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at Marshfield Medical Center, Rice Lake.

Lois was born January 30, 1932 in Cameron, WI, daughter of Charles and Edna (Anderson) Avery.

She was united in marriage to Duane R. Gravunder on August 21, 1954 at Faith Lutheran Church, Cameron, WI. She graduated from Cameron High School, class of 1950. Lois worked many years for Ebner’s in Cameron until retirement.

Lois loved quilting for charity at Bethany Lutheran Church with her friends for many years. Her faith in God was central in her life and bible verses are found displayed everywhere throughout her home. Lois loved flowers, shopping, and collecting recipes. Her three sons kept her busy cooking-up their fish and wild game. She created the most wonderful cakes: butterflies, ships, horses, kittens. Her daughter, Bonnie, was her shopping companion with people asking if they were sisters. She enjoyed coffee outings with friends and family. Camping and traveling to Canada with her family is a memory held dear. She treasured car rides and it was a tradition to take a Sunday drive after church services. Lois had a natural talent for playing the piano. She enjoyed taking the grandchildren to the Wilderness Walk, Hayward, WI. Her grandchildren were dearly loved by her and creating photobooks of them was one of her favorite hobbies. Lois was Duane’s “Pretty Blue Eyes”.

Lois is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Gravunder of Rice Lake; sons, David (Debby) Gravunder of Haugen, WI, Gordon (Barbara) Gravunder of Comstock, WI, Bradly (Lisa) Gravunder of Montello, WI; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Duane; brother, Morris Avery; sister, Bernice Avery Dibble.

Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, November 25 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Rice Lake, WI. Pastor Sue Eidahl will officiate. Burial will be at Nora Cemetery, Rice Lake. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at Bethany Lutheran Church.

The family wishes to express gratitude to the staff at Marshfield Medical Center, Rice Lake, for their great care of Lois. Love and peace to you Lois! You will surely be missed!

Last Update: Nov 25, 2022 10:48 am CST