Lois R. “Giggles” Rieland, 81, of New Munich, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, July 7, 2024, at CentraCare-Melrose Hospital in Melrose.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was held July 13 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich with the Rev. Daniel Walz officiating. Inurnment was in the parish cemetery.
Lois Rica Miller was born July 31, 1942, in Avon, Minnesota, to Harold and Ruth (Cigelski) Miller. She graduated from high school in June of 1960. She was united in marriage to Celestine Rieland Oct. 8, 1960, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich. Lois raised her children while working on the farm and then began working at Pine Villa Nursing Home for 25 years until her retirement at age 62.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in New Munich and the Christian Mothers. Giggles enjoyed baking apple pies, making her famous potato salad and her ham and pea salad. She was the best at making roast beef, hands down. She also enjoyed playing cards and taking an occasional trip to the casino.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Celestine Rieland of New Munich; children Mary Pohlmann of Freeport, Jerry (Louise) Rieland of Freeport, Theresa (Ralph) Shay of Albany, Jeff (Doris) Rieland of Melrose, Julie (Mark) McCalmant of Albany, Lucy (Mike) Bauer of Melrose, Greg Rieland of Litchfield and Paul (Amanda) Rieland of Burtrum; 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Giggles was preceded in death by her parents, infant son Paul Rieland; and granddaughter Tara Pohlmann.
Arrangements were made with Patton-Schad Funeral & Cremation Services of Melrose.
