Lois Saathoff

Lois LaFern Saathoff, a loving and thoughtful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was called home on November 12, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born in Beatrice, on January 4, 1931 to Lubbe and Grace (Remmers) Gerdes. A devoted farm wife, she spent her life alongside her husband, William "Bill" Saathoff, whom she married on September 15, 1948. Together, they nurtured their farm and family with unwavering dedication. Lois's hands were rarely still, always busy with quilting, embroidery, and cross-stitch. Lois enjoyed baking and her grandchildren especially loved her pies and cinnamon rolls.

Lois and Bill enjoyed playing cards for over thirty years with their Pinochle group of friends. Lois truly enjoyed the people and activities at church and, more recently, at Samaritan Springs. She took advantage of the many opportunities there and loved getting to know her fellow residents and caring staff.

Lois's life was filled with love, faith, family, and hard work. A life-long member of Immanuel (Stateline) Lutheran Church, she actively participated in Ladies Aid and Women of the Church (WELCA), fostering community and connection.

Lois brought positive impact to others simply by who she was and how she lived. She was an integral part of the Homemakers Unlimited Extension Club and the Cross-Trailers Square Dance Club, sharing her joy and talents.

As Psalm 23 reminds us, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want," Lois lived her life contentedly, guided by her faith.

Lois is survived by her daughters, Karen McCoy and Melissa Saathoff of Lincoln, and Sandra (Thom) Bartz of Loveland, CO; sons, Lynn Saathoff of Louisburg, KS and Kevin (April) Saathoff of Temecula, CA; grandchildren, Jenny (Adam) Hoffman, Jason McCoy (significant other, Precious), Chris (Jacki) Saathoff, Shawna (David) Cartwright, Austin (Nadine) Saathoff, Ashanique (Brandon) Brooks, Dominique (Cody) Demarah, and Dawson Saathoff; great grandchildren, Nathaniel, Saphira, Alyanna, Ben, Jasmine, Deegan, Delaney, Lincoln, Calla, Bailey, Maclain, Finley, Paisley, Brody, and Iyla; several nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill, who undoubtedly greeted her with open arms in heaven; brother, Dale Gerdes; sister, Lucille (Alfred) Poppen; and daughter-in-law, Linda Saathoff.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Immanuel (Stateline) Lutheran Church with Sharon Schuster officiating with a family prayer service at 9:45 AM. Burial will immediately follow at the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore on Friday from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM with the family greeting friends from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM and at the church one hour prior to the service on Saturday. A memorial has been established to the family's choice for future designation.

As we bid farewell to this faithful woman, we encourage you to share your memories and upload photos to her memorial page at www.ghchapel.com, as well as view her video tribute and funeral service.

These services have been entrusted to the Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore.