Lois "Jeannie" Wesselman, age 91, of New Ulm passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Oak Hills Living Center in New Ulm.

A private family memorial service will be held at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – South Chapel in New Ulm. Burial will be in the New Ulm City Cemetery, Soldier's Rest section.

To leave an online condolence for the family, or to sign the guestbook, please visit: www.mvfh.org .

Lois is survived by her daughters, Lynn (David) Hansen of Wabasha, Karen (Ken) Emmeck of Akeley; six grandchildren, Jessica (Jim Schaumann) Emmeck, Jami (Barry) Meyers, Jacob (Angela) Emmeck, Crystal (Bob) Stascak, Kimberly Hansen, Cody Hansen; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Shirley Hawkinson; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, LaVern Wesselman; her parents; sisters, Muriel Lau, Carol Schroeder; and brothers, Kenneth Reinarts and Tom Reinarts.

Lois "Jeannie" Jean Reinarts was born December 10, 1931 to Harry and Lillian (Mueller) Reinarts in New Ulm. She graduated from Holy Trinity High School in New Ulm. Jeannie was united in marriage to LaVern Wesselman on May 17, 1958 in New Ulm and their union was blessed with two children. In addition to being a mother, Jeannie also worked as a bookkeeper for McCleary Auto Parts. She then was hired at K-Mart in New Ulm as their first employee when they first came to town. In her free time, Jeannie loved crocheting, puzzles, cards, and watching the Twins and Vikings. Many fond memories were made at the bowling league in her younger years, going out West with LaVern after retirement, and giving away her famous crocheted doilies and afgans. Blessed be her memory.