Lois Ann Kaupa, age 74, of Laurel Park, North Carolina passed away on November 2, 2020. Lois was born in Johnstown, PA on November 15, 1945 to the late James and Margaret (Peg) McMullen. Aside from her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her sister, Colleen Bonham.
Lois grew up in Birmingham, MI and graduated from Western Michigan University where she earned her teaching degree. Lois spent her career teaching biology and home economics. Upon retirement, she and her husband Karl moved to Laurel Park. Lois enjoyed volunteering at the Carl Sandburg Farm raising goats, her “other kids,” and aiding the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where she and Karl attended. She relished traveling and making friends, exploring family genealogy, supporting the military, fine chocolate, and loved all of God’s animals.
Left to cherish Lois’ memory are her husband of 52 years, Karl; children, Erik (Heather) of Rio Rancho, NM, Doug (Wendy) of Council Bluffs, IA, Beth of Charlotte, NC, Debby (Chris) of St. Charles, IL; and eight grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Shuler Funeral Home in Hendersonville on Monday, November 9, 2-4pm. A private ceremony and burial will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 2pm.
Date: Monday, November 9, 2020
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
November 5, 2020
Kim Chao posted on 11/10/20
Lois' kindness and thoughtfulness was demonstrated in the fact that she always kept in touch with another volunteer from the Sandburg Home who was aging and in a nursing home. She knew that I always cared about him and sent him cards as well, and she called me regularly to update me about him. She was a crusader, always working for more comfortable uniforms or other improvements at the Sandburg barn. She will be missed.