Lois E. Heller, age 83 passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025 at the SSM Hospice Home. She was born November 17,1941 in Madison, WI to Arthur and Marie Johnson. Lois graduated from New Glarus High School in 1959 and attended Milwaukee Accredited Beauty School in 1960. She married Paul F. Heller on September 22, 1962 and settled in New Glarus. She was employed at Roberts Beauty Salon, Merles Beauty shop, and Roberts Drug Store.
Survivors include children Jon (Beth) Heller, Amy Heller, Jeffrey (Leah) Heller, James Heller. Grandchildren Brittany (Brenton) Nelson, Megan (Nolan) Heller, Rachel (David) Heller, Zack (Krystal) Heller, Callan Heller, Kendra Haraldson, Jacob Haraldson and nine great-grandchildren. One brother-in-law Ken Whitford and sisters-in law Dorothy (Bob) Abendroth and Carol Heller. Special neighbor Sherie Peterson and beloved dog Ceasar.
Preceded in death by her husband, parents and sisters Carol Schneider, Lorraine Zuber, Sharon Whitford and a brother Ronald Johnson. Also, brothers-in-law Jack Heller, Ronald Heller, Donald Zuber, and Ronald Schneider, and sister-in-law Jeanette Heller.
Mom and dad spent their summers for over 30 years at the Heller’s Hideaway Haus in Castle Rock. Entertaining family and guests that left us all with memories of laughter and fun. Mom and dad enjoyed going to casinos where dad would spend his $20 and patiently wait for mom. Mom enjoyed cooking and baking. Making Fry-Cakes and Lefse to be shared with family and relatives. A better potato salad we have not had but like many of her recipes when asking for instructions, she would say a little of this and a pinch of that.
Our family would like to thank the New Glarus Police, Fire Rescue, and EMS along with the care given by SSM Hospice during her final days.
There will be a celebration of Lois’s life from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Puempel’s Olde Tavern, 18 Sixth Ave., New Glarus, WI.
The Zentner-Beal Funeral Home of New Glarus is assisting the family.
Online condolences may be given at www.bealfuneralhomes.com
