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Lois J Ravet, age 91, passed away Wednesday, November 27, at home
surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Escanaba, MI, to Bennett and
Yvonne (Potvin) McCauley. She graduated in the class of 1951 at Escanaba
High School. She married the love of her life, Gerald “Jerry” J Ravet, on June
26, 1954, in Escanaba, MI sharing 69 years and 7 children.
Lois worked for Michigan Bell Telephone Company while Jerry was in college in
Lansing, MI. After graduation they moved to Milwaukee and later to Green Bay,
WI. There she was a member the Green Bay Elks Lodge #259, a Greeter at
Nativity Parish, a volunteer for the Red Cross, a member of the Red Hats and the
Lois Club.
Her favorite pastimes were camping, being with family and friends, Polka
dancing with Jerry, making crafts and painting, bowling, and volleyball. Also
being the family Photographer: she made copies for all her family and friends
with names and dates on them. And she never forgot to send cards and gifts for
every occasion. She planned and enjoyed the many St. Patrick’s Day parties!
Lois was preceded in death by her husband Jerry, her parents, her sisters:
Flossie (Bill), Rita (Kayo), Mary (Bud), and infant granddaughter (Kirsten), and
infant great grandson (Josiah). Also, by her in-laws: Joseph and Viola Ravet and
sister-in-law: Joyce (Jack). Survivors include: two sons, Michael (Diane), Green
Bay, Scott, Escanaba: five daughters, Vicky, Green Bay, Lori (Michael), Green
Bay, Teri (Dave), Denmark, Kelly (Brian), Oneida, and Connie (Bill), Green Bay:
grandchildren (20), Shawn (Bri), Lisa (Mike), Brittney (Bobbie Jo), Mindy (Justin),
Eila, Tyler (Melissa), Elizabeth, Ethan (Lauren), Jeremy (Sarah), Ben (Diana),
Holly (John), Jeanne (Jericho), Nina (Chas), Ashley (Marshall), Brian (Cassie),
Tamara (Joe), Alycia, Cherrelle, Brandon, Dakota: great grandchildren (33),
Madyson, Brayden, Ava, Zachary, Brendon, Athena, Cain, Aden, Logan (due in
December), Lucas (due in December), Brooklynn, Madelynn, Emma, Ellianna,
Alexander, Connor, Lainey, Jace, Jrue (due in March), Korbyn, Jaxtyn, Prestyn,
Brooks, Georgia, Landen, Frankie, Ripp, Aaliyah, Emmett, Avianna, Elliott, Brody,
and Brayden. Along with many nieces and nephews.
We couldn’t have asked for a better mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, friend
and neighbor. We will miss her every day. Her memory will live on in the hearts
of all those who loved her.
A funeral service will be held Friday, December 6th, at 12:00pm at Nativity of Our
Lord Parish, 2270 S. Oneida St, Green Bay with Father Matt Simonar officiating.
Visitation will occur from 10:00 am until the time of service at 12:00 pm.
Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.lyndahl.com
The family would like to thank Unity Hospice staff for their kindness and
understanding.
The Lyndahl Funeral Home and Cremation Services is assisting the family with
arrangements.
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