Lois E. Kruse, age 89, of Shawano, died on Thursday, January 29, 2015 in Shawano. Lois was born on November 18, 1925 in Shawano, the daughter of the late Edward Frank "E.F." and Seraphina (Krubsack) Hartman. Lois attended Lincoln Grade School and graduated from Shawano High School. She earned her Bachelor's in Elementary Education at Oshkosh State College, now known as UW-Oshkosh. She began her teaching career in Appleton teaching 3rd grade at Columbus Elementary School. In 1952 Lois left Appleton to take a 1st grade teaching position in Clintonville, where she taught for 37 years until retiring in 1989. On August 31, 1957 Lois was united in marriage to Lawrence "Bronc" Kruse. Bronc preceded her in death on December 7, 2002. Lois was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Shawano. She loved animals and enjoyed sending cards in the mail, for her church, as well as personally to friends and relatives. Lois is survived by her sister Anita Hartman of Shawano as well as cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bronc, her parents, and a brother, Glenn "Sam" Hartman. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Rev. Dennis Nelson officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 2:00 pm until the time of the service. A reception, in memory of Lois, will be held at Angie's Café on Main Street in Shawano after the service on Saturday. Memorials can be directed to, Lois' favorite charity, Shawano County Humane Society.