Lois Zwisler Obituary Lois Lorraine Zwisler, age 94, Brainerd, MN, formerly of Mankato, MN, died on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at Good Samaritan Society Birchwood. She was born on November 18th, 1923 to Sig and Clarice (Boisjolie) Olson in Sutton, North Dakota. She graduated in 1941 from Hatton North Dakota High School and graduated from Minneapolis Business College. She worked for the University of Minnesota in the business office for 3 and a half years. On September 5th, 1945 Lois was united in marriage to Dr. Charles F. Zwisler, Jr. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Reynolds, North Dakota. Family was the center of her life. In addition to caring for her 5 children, including her handicapped daughter, she took in 7 foster babies and was Minnesota mother to Betsey Doering of Helena, MT. Lois enjoyed entertaining family and friends. She was passionate about the Minnesota Twins and baseball in general. She was an avid volunteer and proud member of the Hummel Club and The Grain Elevator Historical Society. Lois is survived by her husband, Dr. Charles F. Zwisler; 3 children, Steve Zwisler of Whitefish, MT, Mary Claire (Dr. Dan) Ryan of Brainerd, Charlie (Jan Vaidich) Zwisler of South St. Paul, and daughter-in-law, Betty Zwisler of Hudson, WI; 6 grandchildren, Nicole Krolikowski, Kristin (Brian) Bay, Dawn (Jason) Ramaker, Barry (Melissa) Zwisler, Andrew (Stacie) Ryan, and Colin (Catrina) Ryan; 14 great-grandchildren, Anna, Jack and Anthony Ramaker, Maria and Ethan Bay, Luke Langland, Sean and Elizabeth Zwisler, Addison, Patrick, Megan and Bradley Ryan, and Thomas and Lucy Ryan; her sister, Doreen Martin of Apple Valley, MN; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; sons, Gary and John; and daughter, Ann. Lois had special affection for her Chicago daughter, Adrien Yiadom, and her niece, Diane Hensel. Her life was characterized by kindness, consideration of others, and generosity. It was a life that spanned the dust bowl days of depression era North Dakota, a world war, and the remarkable developments of the 21st Century. Lois and her family are grateful for the embrace of the Brainerd community and the authentic caring shown by her many caregivers. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Brainerd at 11 am on Tuesday, June 19th. Visitation will occur one hour before the service. A private burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Mankato, MN. Memorials may be given to School Sisters of Notre Dame.