Lois Irene (Miller) Riegsecker died on November 17, 2015, surrounded by her family. She was born December 9, 1927, to Henry and Amanda (Short) Miller. She married Orval Riegsecker on August 13, 1950.

In her youth she was baptized and was an active member of Central Mennonite Church, Archbold. She was a devoted mother and wife and retired from LaChoy Foods in 1990 after many years of service.   Lois loved God and she loved her family. Spending time with them was a priority. She enjoyed gatherings with immediate family as well as time spent with the extended Miller and Riegsecker family members. She also enjoyed crocheting, reading, playing games and having coffee with friends.

Survivors include her husband, Orval; eight children, Ardis (Holmes) Stephenson, Monterey, VA, Delvin (Lora) Riegsecker, Archbold, Joetta (Rick) Pugh, Harrisburg, NC, Doneta (Bert Magana) Riegsecker, Columbus, Vonda (Dave) Smith, Curtice, Angie (Jeff) Wyse, Archbold, Amy (Al) Frey, Pettisville, and Karla (Brett) Hatley, New Albany; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Arleta Unzicker, Goshen, IN, Marilyn (Bob) Newsome, New Marshfield, Phyllis (Clark) Gerber, Cleveland Heights; and a sister-in-law, Donna Miller, Albany, OR.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Alta (Harley) Sauder, Bessie (Cornelius) Short, Vesta (Harold) Stamm, Bernice (Charles) McDowell, Alice Miller, Almeda Miller, and Delmar Miller, as well as a brother-in-law, Carl Unzicker.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 20, from 2-8 PM at Central Mennonite Church. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, November 21, with Pastors David Elkins and Regina Wenger. Interment will precede at 9:30 AM in the Pettisville Cemetery. Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements.