Lois Gertrude (Green) Hiller was born on November 29, 1925 in Findlay, Ohio to Clark Frederick Green and Gertrude Grace (Kibler) Green and entered eternal life, surrounded by family members, at age 99 years in Lawrence, Kansas. She spent her early years in north central Ohio before moving with her parents and two brothers (one her twin) and sister to Greeley, Colorado. They then moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming where she graduated from high school. Lois attended the Lutheran Bible Institute in St. Paul, Minnesota. She became a parish worker and then met and married Edward John Hiller, a pastor at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in North Star, Ohio. Four children were born to their union: Miriam (Francis) Johnson of Morrilton, AR, ; Paul (Saundra) Hiller of Overbrook, KS; Sarah (Dennis) Schiermeyer of Superior, NE; Rhoda (John) Burrows of Rapid City, SD. Lois was a loving and devoted wife and mother and friend to many.
Pastoral calls over the years moved the family to several states including Kansas, Nebraska, Ohio and North Dakota. Lois served in a variety of ways: visiting parishioners, leading women’s Bible studies, assisting in church secretarial responsibilities, and training VBS teachers.
Upon retirement, Lois and Edward moved to Laramie, Wyoming, becoming active members of Trinity Lutheran Church. Lois was a member of the Laramie Women’s Club, the Lois Club and a dominoes playing group. She volunteered at Ivinson Memorial Hospital for several years. She enjoyed bird watching, hiking and cross-country skiing in the Snowy Range. A talented artist, Lois enjoyed acrylic and watercolor painting including Norwegian rosemaling.
After Edward’s death in 2018, Lois remained in Laramie until June 2024 when she moved to Lawrence, Kansas to be near her children.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings, and her husband Edward.
She is survived by four children, seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews whose visits, calls and letters she enjoyed.
Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church in Laramie, Wyoming with Pastor Nathan Keith officiating on Friday, March 28, at 10:00 a.m., with viewing at 9:30 a.m. Interment will follow immediately at Greenhill Cemetery, Laramie, with luncheon after at Trinity.
Memorials suggested via Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home to Samaritan’s Purse or Trinity Lutheran Church.
Rick & Nancy Shepherd are so sorry for the loss of your Mom , Lois Hiller. My Mom & Dad( Edith & Elmer Stuck ) was Dear friend’s & parishioners at North Star ( St. Paul Lutheran Church) where your Dad was Pastor. I think he baptized me in 1955. I don’t remember much because I was little but I felt the love that my Mom & Dad had for Your Mom & Dad. My Dad got to talk to Pastor Hiller & Lois before he died at age of 96. My Mom died in 1990. God Bless & Blessing & Sympathy to all the Hiller family! PS We always enjoyed your Dads letters every Christmas for years. Still have them!! 🙏🙏🙏
God bless you and your family. As I recall my late wife (Linda Suzanne Werre Becker) and I were either his first or second wedding performed during his serving Glueckstal and Trinity Lutheran Churchs in Napoleon and Tappen, ND in 1974. A great couple to have serving our congregation.
We are very sorry to hear of Lois' passing. We have great memories having her as a client for many, many years. All of our best to you at this most difficult time.
Thinking of each of you as you say goodbye to a special Mom & Grandma. I have many fond memories of Lois when she was here at Bethany. She led a full and servant filled life. Sending our prayers to her family. Les & Joetta (aka Paul’s classmates)
Thank you, Les and Joetta. That touched my heart. Sarah
Miriam, Paul, Sarah, Rhoda and families, Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother! Sincerely, Matthew and Beth Arnold
Thank you, Matthew and Beth. Sarah