Lois Mae Anderson was born on February 19, 1928 in Warren, MN the daughter of Algot and Della (Lodoen) Anderson.  She was baptized at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Argyle, MN and confirmed at the Community Presbyterian Church in Argyle.  She attended school in Argyle graduating with the class of 1946.  Following high school, Lois attended Moorhead State College for one year and transferred to Macalester College in St. Paul where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology.

On April 14, 1951, Lois was united in marriage to Gerald Amundgaard at the Community Presbyterian Church in Argyle, MN.  They made their home in Warren, MN and to this union four children were born, Cristy, Randy, Jane and Julie.

Lois worked at the Warren Hospital for a short time.  The couple welcomed three children Cristy, Randy and Jane before moving to Thief River Falls in 1956. Years later a daughter Julie was also welcomed into the family.  Lois was blessed to stay home and raise their four children while Jerry went into partnership with his brother, Everett and purchased the John Deere Dealership which they operated as Amundgaard Implement .

Lois was very active in her church throughout the years.  She enjoyed activities with her children which led her to become a Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader and was cheerleader for her children in whatever activity they were participating. She loved playing bridge with friends, curling, golfing sewing, quilting, spending time in the garden and enjoyed walks & coffee with friends.  Lois enjoyed going to the lake cabin near Bemidji on weekends with the family, traveling throughout the United States, Canada and Norway, fishing on Lake Of The Woods, spending time with her loving husband in their motorhome. Lois and Jerry were the biggest fans for their grandchildren and all of their endeavors.

Lois was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, American Association of University Women, Lioness Club, Church Circle, Quilters Guild and the American Legion Auxiliary.   Together, Lois & Jerry delivered many Meals-On-Wheels.

Survivors include her loving husband Jerry of Thief River Falls; children Cristy Amundgaard of Fargo, ND, Randy (Nancy) Amundgaard of Syracuse, IN, Jane (Mark) Hotzler of Lakeville, MN and Julie (Jeff) Olson of Thief River Falls; grandchildren Stephanie (Quenton) Scherer, Jaclyn (Greg) LaMere, Hanna, Abbie and Blaine Olson; great-grandchildren Devan, Dylan & Dayton Scherer, Keegan & Della LaMere; siblings Edward (Marion) Anderson, Donald Anderson; sister-in-law Anita Anderson; and many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Charles Anderson; and sister Adla Anderson; and sister-in-law, Shirley Anderson.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. John Golv & Rev. Ale Tulu officiating.  Burial will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Argyle, MN.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM with a 6:00 PM prayer service on Saturday, December 1, 2018 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN.  Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service on Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church.

Lois Amundgaard of Thief River Falls, MN passed away peacefully on Monday, November 26, 2018 at her residence with her loving family at her side at the age of 90 years, 9 months and 7 days.  May her memory be blessed.