- Memorial Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 19th, 2026 from 4pm-6pm at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME (9200 S. 27th St. Oak Creek Wi).
- Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, March 19th, 2026 at 6pm at HERITAGE FUNERAL HOME (9200 S. 27th St. Oak Creek Wi).
- Private interment will be held at Oakwood Rest Cemetery (300 W. Oakwood Rd. Oak Creek Wi).
- Gathering and luncheon will be held Friday, March 20th, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Oak Creek Community Center (8580 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek)
Lois Ann Lesser (nee Ehleiter)
Lois Lesser (nee Ehleiter) was welcomed into God’s loving arms on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the age of 97, leaving behind a legacy as radiant and full of life as she was.
Lois was born in Caledonia, Wisconsin to Theresa Catherine Ehleiter (nee: Gradl) and Arthur William Ehleiter, where she attended St. Louis Catholic School. She went on to graduate from Pulaski High School, Milwaukee in 1947. It was there that she met her husband of 56 years, Robert Lesser. Their romance blossomed at the now-legendary “Ehleiter Barn Dances” and after marrying, the two built their life together in Franklin, WI. Together they ran “Bob Lesser Sewer and Water”. However, no role defined her legacy more than the love and care she poured into raising her 7 children.
Her Saturday morning coffee clutches were a highlight in her life for years. It drew in family, friends, and neighbors that seemed to get bigger as time went by.
Only a rare few souls possessed the ability to give an extra “spark” of life, love, and energy to those around them. This was Lois. A devoted Christian, her infectious love for her family and friends inspired her community to live life to their fullest. She didn’t just see the bright side of things, she was the bright side. Her love, boundless. Her spirit, joyful. Her willpower, unyielding. She set the foundation that everyone in her life would carry forward to bring more enduring light into this world.
Always the life of the party, Lois loved any excuse to put on her high heels, and roll up with one of her famous apple pies or schnecks! A 5-foot firecracker, her mere presence livened up the mood of any room lucky enough to have her. Over the years, she became lovingly synonymous with chocolate, wine, and “buzz balls” — which, many have said, may well have been her secret to 97 beautiful years.
Lois’ warmth, energy, and her unshakable spirit will live on in the hearts of all who loved her.
She welcomed 7 children into the world. Dennis (Lydia), Dwight (Cathy), Gordy (Mickey), Ron (Sandy), Tom (Anna), Rob, and Lori Ann. She also held a special place in her heart for her grandchildren; the late Gregory, the late Scott, Mike (Jenny), Becky (Scott), Sarah, Amy (Mark), Andy (Jenny), Nicole, Tom (Melanie), Emily (Zach), Sam, Eric (Priya), Troy, and Jacob. As well as her beloved great-grandchildren; Ashley, Luke, Caitlyn, Molly, Jordan, Emma (Rose), Joey, Haily, Conner, Grace, Alaina, Sam, Allie, Brooklyn, Collin, Addie, RaeAnna, George, Tommy, Ellie, Ronan, Dane, Shaan, and Ellora.
She was preceded in death by her husband Robert, son Dwight “Whitey”, daughter-in-law Lydia, grandsons Scott and Gregory. In addition, her twin brothers Dean and Eugene, twin Lawrence, and Kenneth.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that her life be honored with a donation to one of the following charities:
Juliette Foundation (Retinitis Pigmentosa)
Click here to make a donation to the Juliette Foundation.
Parkinson’s Foundation
Email [email protected] or call (800) 708-7644
Providence St. Jude Medical Center
Click here to make a donation to the Providence St. Jude Medical Center.
My prayers are with Lois and my heart with the family, hoping wonderful memories bring healing.
This is Sandra from the church ministry we have been doing at Creekside home for a couple years now. Lois was always there and didn’t want to miss it, she even had her hair appointments changed so she could be. She was always a blessing to us and others around her. I did get a chance before she passed to pray with her. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her there.I pray for peace and Comfort from our Lord Jesus christ for all her family and friends
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Aunt Lois, I’m going to miss our calls, whenever we talked it was always full of laughter and good times. Give my mom a BIG hug for me…. Love you, Lisa
She was such a bright light, so fun, so caring. It was truly an honor to know her. She and Mom and many others are having a hoot up in heaven now, no doubt!
My deepest sympathies to the family.
May Granny Lois’s soul rest in peace. A remarkable woman whose presence and energy will be deeply missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. I will always fondly remember the Saturday morning coffee gatherings at her house and am honored I got to join a few of those. The highlight of our wedding was easily seeing Granny on the dance floor in her high heels. My condolences go out to the entire family.
Granny Lois has always been the most beautiful role model in living life to the fullest and her memory will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew her. I raise a buzz bull to my grandma, whose strength, love, laughter, and joy will be a part of me always.
Granny Lois has always been the most beautiful role model in living life to the fullest and her memory will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew her. I raise a buzz ball to my grandma, whose strength, love, laughter, and joy will be a part of me always.
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Lois and I shared 2 1/2 years of fun times. Lots of laughs and she became like family to me. She will forever have a special place in my heart and I will never forget her!
Thank you for making her feel so special! This is her niece Cherie Cuddeback
I know she like you very much. Little things mean so much for the residents….
I met Lois, when she and Bob used to come into Ken Hanley’s restaurant, for dinner. We became good friends, over talks about rummage sales. In fact, she helped me organize mine. I’ll never forget that day because I was just told I had cancer on my face. She said, “Sweetie, it will be okay!” .She made my life brighter. When she would watch her grandkids, we would push them to the park together. She had 2 and I had my Rachel. I thought she was such a cool gal, I introduced her to my mom, Pat. They would become besties. Heaven just got a little ray of sunshine. See you in heaven one day, Lois. Love you.
We are also from the church ministry team coming to Creek Side. Lois was graced with a warm & inviting disposition, which deeply touched Bob & I. A few weeks back as we were praying with Lois, we mentioned that we’d be back the following week for Bible study and she immediately said, “Pencil me in!” Her quick wit, joyful spirit and deep love for others will never be forgotten. Psalm 116:15 ~ “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful servants.”
Bob and Lois Lesser families, my family has so many memories from the lesser family: Digger picnic, AudMar and a lot of laugh with Lois
Sincerely
Richard and Catherine Gumieny families
A truly amazing person who lived a remarkable life.
We all learned from the grace with which she dealt with all sorts of situations.
Will be missed always and remain in our hearts forever.
May her soul rest in peace and may God give all of you the strength to bear this immense loss.
My sincere sympathies to the immediate family of Lois. She was my Auntie and God Mother, which made her so very special to me. I have so many fond memories with her, always laughing for some silly reason. She will be remembered with much fondness and love. May her soul now rest in peach. Hugs to all.
Granny Lois was an amazing woman who lived life to the fullest and touched the hearts and lives of everyone who had privilege of knowing her. She will be missed tremendously, but has left us all with many wonderful memories. My sincerest condolences to all her remaining family.
Lois was truly ‘one of a kind’, always so bubbly and positive, one of the happiest people I know. Her and Bob were very dear friends of my family, friends to my parents, Jerry and Shirley, Any get-to-gether where Lois was in attendance, she had the knack for making everyone feel like they were the most important person in the room. Such a lovely lady and she shared so much happiness with others. I know God has a very special place in His mansion in heaven for her for a job well done faithful servant! Heartfelt hugs and prayers to her family from the Kortendick family.