Lois Klamm Wittmeyer, 92, of Kansas City North, passed away on July 25, 2018 from complications of a traumatic brain injury. She was born on Feb 23, 1926 to Lewis and Elizabeth (Jantzen) Klamm on a farm near Parkville, MO.
Lois married Donald Wittmeyer on Sept 7, 1948, at St. Matthews, Riverside, MO. Lois graduated from North Kansas City High School, taught grade school at Line Creek for a brief time and with her sisters operated The Little Green House, a shop for regional arts and crafts during the late 1970s. Lois’ main passion was as a homemaker.
She is preceded in death by her parents, infant sons Gareth and Gary Don, son Denis Wittmeyer and her husband. Survivors include her daughters Greta Elomari (Saleh) of Fairfield, CA; Lisa Wittmeyer (William Groll) of Kansas City; grandsons Adam and Noah; sisters Margaret Jenkins, Barbara Schroeder (Kansas City), Beverly Ray (Ivan), Parkville, sister-in-law Betty Wittmeyer (Ottawa, KS), and many nieces and nephews.
Lois will be remembered for her intellectual curiosity, cooking skills, creativity, artistic talent, wit, passion for interior decorating, a determined spirit and love for all her family. She is a long-time member of St. Matthews.
A Memorial Service celebrating Lois’ life will be held 7 p.m., Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at St. Matthews Evangelical Church (NALC), Riverside, MO, with Rev. Bud Elliott officiating. Visitation will commence at 6 p.m. A private family burial will be held at Old St. Matthew’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthews Church. Condolences to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
Lisa and family: Dad and I are deeply saddened by the loss of your mother (Dad’s cousin) Lois. It is especially difficult because the circumstances were so sudden and unexpected, and difficult to process and accept. Lois was blessed with a long life, and a very loving daughter; thank you Lisa for your constant devotion to Lois’ care in the final months and days of her life. You’ve set an example for everyone in this regard. Lois will be truly missed and I/we will include him/her in our daily prayers. Ken
Lisa and Greta & Lois’ sisters, your mother (and sister), was remarkable –she was one of the most intelligent individuals I have ever known and I feel enriched to have been touched by her kindness and her conversation. What I will remember most is that she was so articulate and whatever she did she did so with beauty and grace….and fun!.
The month after her accident was so hard and you did all that anyone could ever possibly do. Know that Lois is looking down from heaven and must be so proud. My deepest respect and condolences. We will miss her so much! . William