Lois Winkelmann Trostle - Guestbook

We were very sorry to hear of your loss. I still can remember my mother and Betty giving her a shower and/or party at our house in Prairie Hill when I was about 9 or 10. I thought Lois was the prettiest woman I had ever seen. She looked like a movie star. She was always smiling and laughing and having a good time, and now the Lord has her under His wing soaring over all storms and trouble. I know she's smiling and will be happy forever. We didn't know about her passing until yesterday and all those precious memories came flooding back. May God be with you all. Bubba and Karen hannan

Dear Family,
Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy on the death of your mother/grandmother. What an amazing and gracious lady and what an amazing and memorable life! She was truly blessed and truly a blessing. Since our Dads grew up as friends I have known her for many years and that was always a joy. But she has moved on now to a better place where she is whole and rejoicing with her family and friends that have preceded her. God's peace to you all! I know Mrs. Trostle has found hers. Enjoy the memories!
Debbie/Ronnie Heidemann

Family and Friends of Lois:
I am so sorry to hear that my Aunt Lois passed away. I am the niece of Shorty Trostle. I know that Lois was a wonderful woman, very outgoing and special to many. She made my Uncle Shorty very happy and he adored her. My sympathy is with all of you.
Mary Smith
Burlington, Iowa

Dearest Robin, Rob, Lori and Lois,
Today when we got the Banner Press with your mom's obituary, we were at once saddened, but at the same time rejoiced, really rejoiced in the victory over illness, disease, and even death that she had won as a precious servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. Paula and I have so many wonderful memories of her witness to us of fully living the life with which she had been blessed. Even, in the last few years, on those few occasions when we saw her, there was in her face and struggling voice that same vivaciousness that always seem to characterize her. She was one great lady!
Please indulge me one special memory when she informed me that she and Shorty wanted to get married, and I told her that I they would need to meet with me a couple of three times for pre-marital counseling. There was this incredible look on her face, and she said something like, "You mean, that even though Shorty and I have been married over 60 years between us, that you are going to counsel us!" I also remember that after our last session, she took my hand and looked me in the eye and said, "Thank you for the time you've spent with us." That was classic Lois. Always open to new experiences and always gracious.
Paula and I have been and will keep you all in our prayers, mostly giving thanks to God for the witness of this marvelous life lived in God's grace. Peace, Kenneth Moerbe

She was a beautiful person and I'm going to miss her dearly.May God bless you.

I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your loved one.May God bless you and I'll keep you in my prayers.

Dearest Robin, Rob, Lori & Lois,
I learned of the loss of your wonderful Mom today. I was so sorry to hear. She was a wonderful family matriarch and role model for all of the family. When I first met Lois, I enjoyed her sense of humor and considered her to be a real class act.
She sat in front of me at St Pauls every Sunday.
May you find comfort in knowing that Your loss has been God's gain. Love to all of you and your beautiful families. I miss seeing you all.

God's blessings -

Jackie

My dear friends,

Had I heard earlier the news of your loss, I would have loved to speak these words to you in person. However, I did not hear about my friend Lois until this afternoon. And my heart longs to try to put into words the deep feelings I have upon her passing. Please know that you are not alone in heartfelt remembrance of her.

From childhood I knew that Lois and Robert A. were special people. They lived around the corner. Robert A. was friendly, accomplished, approachable, and yet, in every way, a doctor and a person greatly respected in my family’s home. I remember his smile. And Lois. Lois was pretty, young, ebullient, opinionated, sharp, fun to be around, and capable of meeting any intellectual challenge that was directed her way: A force in her own right. Robert A. was “old Brenham” as was my father, and Daddy knew the Muckleroys in Hempstead – but it was mother who was most attached to them. Both Robert A. and Lois were, in their separate ways, so special to mother, who was (and little Robin knew) “the Fairy”.

As a child, I simply accepted those things and those two people, not knowing how special they were. It’s one of those aspects of childhood: We accept as “given” the things that come before us and we don’t question or truly understand the remarkable beings among whom and into whom, we are born. Only with luck, such as I had, do we as adults come more fully to understand the qualities of our predecessors. I left Brenham so many years ago; but as life would have it returned in time to meet you as adults and to re-connect with your family under new circumstances and in adult ways.

What a wonderful experience it was to meet Lois’s family.

It should, I hope, come as no surprise to any of you that I think the world of the Winkelmann family, or perhaps, better said: the Winkelmann, Cook, Hasskarl, Kolkhorst, Holm, Hyatt, and Maxwell families. You personify in yourselves and in your mutual affections, the best of family values. I treasure you all, individually; and best of all, I treasure you so much as a family. And, I must add, I sorely miss Lee and Shorty, though I know that my feeling of loss pales into insignificance when compared to the loss that you must feel. But I count myself blessed to have been among all of you. And I shall always wish I had Lee to call for advice and friendship, and to wish I had more time to be with Shorty, hearing the stories of his life.

I came back to Brenham at a hard time in my life. You received me into your company, even among your family, with great openness and love. What a blessing that was! Thank you! I got to know, in an adult as opposed to a childlike way, Lois and all your family. I love you for that.

And so, my friends, the whole purpose of this long discourse is intended as a song to the memory of Lois Muckleroy Winkelmann Trostle. May you, the most precious gift of her life, be comforted that she is now free. May you rejoice in her goodness and her legacy and her release, at last, from her travails. You are not alone in missing her. I appreciate her all the more because of you, who are her legacy. The beauty of her life is expressed in the love she leaves behind.

With my love,
Seth

Winkelman and Trostle Family,

My sincere condolences to all of you. I always enjoyed seeing Lois. Her sense of humor, laughter, and sincere character made her a very special woman.

I know that Lois with be missed by many but it is comforting to know so many of her wonderful traits were paid forward to her incredible family.

God Bless,
The Gaskamp's

You have my heartfelt sympathy. May God bless you and keep you in his care. From experience I know how difficult it is to loose a loved one.

God Bless.

Betty Krueger

You are all in our thoughts and prayer. Lois was a wonderful, caring lady who fought a good fight and we will all miss her.

Love,
Henry & Teddy

Lois married my grandpa Shorty when I was 13. I remember her being so vibrant and sassy! 17 years ago when I married Mark-she really seemed to like him! Grandpa and Lois always seemed to enjoy my kids(their great-grandkids :o)when we got to come and visit. I know she is in heaven now with all her loved ones and she is so happy and pain free in the presents of our Lord! I wish her family many blessings and I send up prayers during this difficult time!
Love,
Donna Lee Foster
& Mark, Andi Lee & Justin Eugene

May the family have warm remembrances of her love and generosity.

Lois and family,

Prayers are with you. I am so sorry to hear about your mom. She had a wonderful life with all of you.

Take Care!
Sara Solomon

Dear Friends: Your Mom was a great lady. I so happy to do Shorty and your Mom's wedding. It brought great happiness to her after your Dad's sudden death. Both men where wonderful and she love her life with both. She was so staright forward and direct with her words of wisdom and always told you the truth. I could see in her eyes her meanings after the stroke when she said her familar CCC. I loved her for that wonderful smile and that warm firm handshake. The loss of a mother is the toughest to deal with even when you know it is salvation to them. I send my love to you all and wish you peace. David

Lois was a great person. I met hear when I first came to Brenham. We worked with Goodfellow's together. She was always friendly. She would talk to me about Golf at the Holly Open. We will miss her. Our condolences to your family.
Mary and Eddie Longhofer

LOIS WAS SUCH AN INSPIRATION. IT IS ALWAYS TOUGH TO SAY "GOOD BY" TO A PARENT, BUT WE ARE ASSURED THAT THERE IS A WONDERFUL REUNION GOING ON IN HEAVEN RIGHT NOW.

How special was your mother/Mimi?! She was so full of life! She and Shorty were always so kind and welcoming to me when I spent time with your family as I so often did. It was difficult to see her lose that ability to communicate after her stroke but she still tried! She didn't miss a party! I know you will miss her presence but oh the stories she's sharing in heaven now! It must have been one grand welcoming party.

All my love,
Sarah Bullock McIntyre

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Trostle. May God give his Peace now and always.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

With our deepest symnpathy,

Charlotte and Bob Smith

Lois was an extra special lady, wife, and mother. She always had a smile on her face and a kind work to share. She will truly be missed. We are keeping your family in our prayers during this difficult time.
With Deepest Sympathy,

Dear Winkelmann and Trostle Families,

Our thoughts and prayers are with each and everyone of you. Being a fellow stroke survivor, I know just how hard your Mom had to work to live each day to the fullest and she truly did live each day that God granted her. We never saw her without a smile on her face. She was truly a lady and we know you will miss her. Cherish the memoriees and God grant you comfort.

John and family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers on your loss. May you find peace in knowing she is in God's hands.

Beautiful, tough, and refreshingly honest...I always appreciated hearing exactly what she needed me to know whenever she wanted me to know it. Please celebrate her life and its impact everyday...she was special. With great respect, I send along my sincerest sympathy. Chip

Dear Robin, Rob, Lori, and Lois,

I send my deepest sympathy to you all in the death of your Mom. You all have lived w/ courage through your Mom's stroke, and your Mom was such a wonderful, courageous lady. I enjoyed getting to know her after college when I would play golf at the Country Club. She was a fun lady! May God give you all peace in knowing that your Mom is in God's loving arms and may light perpetual shine on "Big Lois" forever more.

Love,
Terrie Adamson (TA.)

Lois & Family,

I was saddened to hear of your loss at the Fair Parade Luncheon. You were greatly missed and our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I lost my Mom (3) years this December and there will always be times that you wish you could just hug her and talk with her. We just have to remember that they are up there looking down upon us and guiding us through life day by day.

With deepest sympathy,

Janice Kokemor

With deepest sympathy.

Representative Kolkhorst,
May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.

Chet Robbins
Texas Funeral Service Commission

Dear Family;
Growing up in Brenham meant baseball games. Dad and I recall fondly watching my brother and Rob play on the same team, while Mom and Miss Lois sat in the bleachers and talked. Such a long time has passed since those days as a kid!
One thing never changed though. Throughout high school and college, whenever my parents and I would see Miss Lois, she always knew us, greeted us with a warm smile, and asked about the family. She was one SPECIAL lady! Thank you for willingly sharing her with the rest of the world!
We send our deepest sympathy to your family at this time of loss. May God grant you peace in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pastor Dan and Sarah

We are so sorry for this loss. Our prayers will be with the family.
Charles & Cynthia Lacy

Dear Family, we were saddened to learn of Lois's passing. We remember so very many happy, happy times with her. What a remarkable lady she was.

Lois was like my Brenham mother while I was growing up in Houston. My parents met at Lois and Robert. A's wedding so I have known her since birth. She always had so much energy; made me tired just watching her. Even after her stroke, I could tell that she knew exactly what was going on. Though I did not see her very often, when I did she had such a loving look in her eyes. I will miss her very much.
Sharon

Sadness overcomes me with the news of Lois' passing. Then I rejoice knowing she is now in the comforting arms of God and her pain and suffering is now ended. My prayers are with my extended family to have strength and faith and remember all the good things in her life.

I have very fond memories of Lois at family celebrations. I remember her as such a caring, fiesty,intelligent and vivacious person. She was certainly a joy to know! I know you will miss her, but what a legacy she left. Her love of God and dedication to family lives on with those left behind.

Lois and family: Please accept our sincere condolences. Grief is a heavy burden now, but also rejoice that your mother is in a place of peace and joy.
Larry, Lori, Nat, Brendan, Alec, & Eli Chilton


All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.
-- Abraham Lincoln

Lois,
My prayers and thoughts are that God's presence
will be manifested to you and family during this sad time in your lives. May the future walk on this earth be blessed each day & I pray that through that peace of grace that only comes from God that you and your family will feel her presence as see is now hand in hand with her creator, Hevenly Father, & holder of true "Peace".

Larry, Milly, & Family

Lois, Rob, Robin, Lori and families: Our deepest sympathies at this time. You are all in our thoughts and prayeres. Know that God is good and he will take very good care of your Mom now. Keep her memories close to your heart and cherish each one.

Donny, Debbie, Donny, Jessica and Heather Watson

Oh Robin and family,
We are so very very sorry about your mother's death. Sweet, funny lady. It's so very hard to lose your mother even when you are expecting it. Our sincere condolensces to all of you. May she rest in peace now. She will be missed.