Lois Ann Bernd-Hough

Lois Bernd-Hough, 83 passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 23 ^rd , 2021 at her home with family by her side.

Lois was born in La Crosse on October 9, 1937 to George and Ina Wurzel. Lois married her first love Robert Bernd of 56 years on Oct. 22, 1955 in La Crosse and they had four children. Lois than remarried Raymond Hough in June of 2012.

Lois was employed at Bethany St Joseph nursing home in La Crosse as a dietary aid and worked there for 20 years when she retired in 2003. Lois after retiring went on to then work part-time at the Holly Cross Seminary making meals for the priests for 5 years.

Lois was a loving and caring women, always putting everyone else and their needs before hers. It was not until the last 3 years that Lois actually stated, “its time I take care of myself”. Lois had a very strong faith with her Lord, and always stated that the good Lord had a plan for her and she put herself in his hands to guide her through a very courageous battle with cancer. Lois enjoyed cooking, baking, camping, fishing, traveling with her first husband Bob as well as spending time with her family. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren meant the world to her.

Lois is survived by her three children Brian Bernd Federal Heights, Co, Danny (Lori Bernd) of Thornton, Co, Roberta (Tim) Korish and daughter-in-law Judy Bernd La Crosse, her 10 grandchildren, David (Amber) Korish, West Salem, WI, Tracy (Gene) Mc Curdy Holmen, WI, Tim (Tracy) Korish Jr., Onalaska, WI Nicole Fry, Jennifer Bernd of La Crosse, WI, Nicole (Matt) Klundt , Zachary (Colleen) Bernd, Nicolas Austin all in Colorado, Carly (Aaron) Laird of Texas and Shawn Austin and her 17 great grandchildren, her brother George Wurzel of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a sister-in-law Betty Wurzel of La Crosse; as well as many nieces and nephews

Lois was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ina Wurzel, her 1 ^st husband Robert Berd, her 2 ^nd husband Raymond Hough, a son Terry, two brothers Leslie Wurzel, La Verne Wurzel and 2 sisters Eileen Olson and Carol Russel.

Lois and her family would like to personally thank the many Gundersen Hospice care providers that assisted with her care the past year and a special warm loving thank you to Jennifer Rommes her RN of which she become very fond of.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 27 ^th from 9:30 – 11:00 AM at the Schumacher-Kish Funeral & Cremation Services of La Crosse. A private family service will follow with Pastor Karen Bankes officiating. Committal services will be in the Mormon Coulee Memorial Park.