Lois E. Egerstrand

MADISON/TUCSON, AZ – Lois E. (Carpenter) Egerstrand, age 97, of Madison/Tucson, Ariz., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019, in Waunakee. She was born on Oct. 1, 1921 in Madison, the daughter of Floyd and Minnie Carpenter. While working at Forest Products Laboratory, she met and fell in love with Lennart N. Egerstrand, and they were married on Dec. 26, 1950 in Madison. Lois and Lennart moved to Brussels, Belgium after marrying, and Kristina and Eric were born there. The family later moved to Duluth, Minn. after three years in Belgium. While in Duluth, Robert and Marianne were born. Lois especially enjoyed her golf and skiing adventures, and also kept herself busy with music, singing in the choir, church activities, friendly games of bridge, and both Girl and Boy Scouts. When all of her children were in school, Lois herself went back to college, graduating in 1968 with a degree in sociology. Lois returned to Madison in 1969, where she worked for a time at then-Madison General Hospital. Later, she joined Lennart in his financial planning business. They sold their house in 1989 and together they spent their retirement years enjoying golf and sunshine in Tucson. She had a kind heart and was a friend to many. Lois is survived by her daughters, Kristina (Gary) Schmuhl and Marianne Egerstrand; son, Robert “Nils” Egerstrand; daughter-in-law, Marcia Topinka; grandchildren, Laura (Rob) Zietlow, Dan Schmuhl and Robin Schmuhl; and great-grandson, Blake Zietlow. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lennart; son, Eric; parents; and sisters, Cleo and Aura. A celebration of Lois’ life will be held at COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, 5110 Kevins Way, Madison, at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2019, with tea immediately following the service. Visitation will be held from 2:30 p.m. until the start of the service at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761