Lois Carol (Lofgren) Gordee, age 92, of Monroe, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2026. Lois was born May 29, 1934 the daughter of Louis and Cora (Dammen) Lofgren. She was a 1952 graduate of Blanchardville High School and a 1954 graduate of Green County Teacher’s College. Lois continued her education at UW-Platteville earning credits towards her bachelor’s degree in teaching.
Lois Carol Lofgren and Richard (Dick) Bennett Gordee, Sr. were married on October 9, 1954 at Yellowstone Lutheran Church, Argyle. She and Dick moved to Monroe in 1992 but continued to own and manage their farm in Argyle.
Lois worked at Swiss Colony for many years, retiring from there. Lois was a substitute teacher in Argyle from 1969 to 1981.
Lois was a very active volunteer with church, Sons of Norway, and her children’s activities. Dick and Lois were founding members of the Monroe Chapter of Ostestaden Lodge of Sons of Norway where Lois was president in 2003. Lois was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Monroe where she actively volunteered and lead Bible study for many years. Lois volunteered with American Lutheran Church Women and was an officer for seven years, including being president, secretary and secretary of education. She volunteered as Sunday School Superintendent for six years and Sunday School teacher for thirteen years at Argyle Lutheran Church, collected materials for baby layettes and school backpacks for Lutheran World Missions; was a Bible study leader; and held many other volunteer roles.
Lois served nine years as 4-H General Leader for the Dougherty Creek 4-H Club and lead the knitting, food preservation and other areas as needed. She was active with the Green County 4-H Leaders and served as chaperone for several events. Lois served as Argyle Dairy Queen Chairman for three years and Heart Fund Chairman for Adams County for three years.
Lois is survived by their 3 children: Renee (Donnie) Wendlandt, Randolph; Ronald Gordee, Argyle; and Ramona (George) Bureau, Neenah; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lois was predeceased by her husband, Dick; son, Richard Gordee, Jr; parents, and siblings, La Verne Lofgren, Vernus Lofgren, Phyllis (Amos) Waage, and Irene (Loren) Mason.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30am, Friday, October 30, 2026 at GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH in Monroe with Pastor John Tabaka officiating. Visitation will precede the funeral beginning at 11am. Burial for both Lois and Richard, Jr. will follow at Jordan Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Browntown. Refreshments in the church basement will follow the burial.
Shriner Hager Gohlke Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at: shgfuneralhome.net.
