Lois D. Piester

Lois D. Piester, 68, of Sioux City, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. 

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at Graceland Park Cemetery. The family requests that all guests wear masks and please adhere to social distancing practices. Online condolences may be given at www.meyerbroschapels.com.  You may live stream the service at https://youtu.be/XwzcVJjWJZI

Lois was born on March 28, 1951, in Oakland, NE, the daughter of Clarence and Genevieve Modlin.  She later moved to Jefferson, SD where she graduated with the class of 1968. In high school she was affectionately known as “Mouse” because she was little and quiet.  

In 1987 she met the love of her life, her husband Loyd Piester.  They were blessed to blend their families and have 4 children. 

In her free time Lois loved to be creative.  She was an avid crafter and baker. She liked to do puzzles and make cards for her family.  She has always liked to fish and camp with her family as well.  She was known for being feisty and spoiling her puppy Gypsy.  Her grandkids were a very important part of her life and she loved spending time and cooking with them. 

Lois is survived by her husband Loyd, her children, Genelle (Tim) Derochie of Jordan, MN, Tiffani (Mike) Bottjen of Papillion, NE, Joseph Barrett of Tripp, SD and Travis Piester of Los Angles, CA; her brothers Jerry Modlin, Calvin (Sandy) Modlin, Ralph (Debbie) Modlin and her sisters Cathy Smith and Patty Begnoche; 3 grandsons Remy Derochie, Nickolas and Owen Bottjen. She was also known by her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews as the Favorite Aunt.  

She was preceded in death by her parents.