Lois “Lolo” Lillian (Edstrom) Wilder, died in Maple Grove, MN September 23rd, 2019 at the age of 85 from Cancer, in conjunction with dementia. 

Lois was born in Minneapolis on February 23rd,1934. She was the fourth child of 10, grew up in Minneapolis and graduated from North High, where she enjoyed being a cheerleader.  In 1956, Lois married the love of her life Thomas Wilder and raised seven children between Minnesota and Arizona. Lois lived her life sharing her warm heart, joy-filled spirit and beautiful smile everyday.  Her energy touched all who encountered her. Her faith carried her through all the adventures of raising seven children, countless moves across the country, and losing the love of her life far to early. Her zest for life won her the Golf Club Championship at the age of 70.  Her voice was a ray of light when her memory was lost. Her story continued through classic songs, and high school cheers. She was our Sunshine and always will be.  

Lois is survived by her seven children. Son Tim Wilder (Kathy), daughter Kim Peterson (Rick), son Joe Wilder, daughter Sue Kroehler (Ron), daughter Connie Wilder (Erik Willis), son Tom Wilder (Lisa) and daughter Kate Wilder (Len Graybeal). Grandchildren Andy Peterson, Jason Peterson (Jessica), Lindsey Wanke (Colin), Jared Wilder, Allie Kroehler, Madie Kroehler, Jack Kroehler, Zach Wilder, Sam Wilder, Ben Wilder, Bella Wilder, Kiera Willis, Connor Willis, JT Graybeal and Hudson Graybeal. Great- Grandchildren Westin Peterson, Winter Peterson, Isla Wanke and Ophelia Wanke.  Brothers Wally and Ron Edstrom and many wonderful nieces and nephews.

Lois is preceded in death by her parents Alvin and Lillian (Stay) Edstrom, husband Thomas Wilder, sisters Lorraine Nordahl, Alice Larson and Barbara Brink and brothers Kenneth, Alvin, Don and Dick Edstrom. As well as many dear friends.

The Wilder Family will be having a Visitation on Thursday, October 3rd from 4:00pm - 7:00pm at the Evans-Nordby Funeral home In Osseo MN; address is 34 2nd Street NE, Osseo, MN 55369. The Funeral will be held on Friday, October 4th at 11:00am at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Maple Grove (with additional visitation from 10:00am - 11:00am); address of the church is - 7401 County Road 101, Maple Grove, MN 55311. Lunch will be served at the church following the funeral. Everyone is welcome.