Lois F. Wargin Low, 91, Stevens Point, died Friday, July 6, 2012, at her home.
A time of sharing memories will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 14, at Boston Funeral Home in Stevens Point.
Memorials in her name can be given to the CB P.E.O. chapter, or a charity of one’s choice. A scholarship fund is also being established in her name for the Department of Art and Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP).
Condolences may be offered online at www.bostonfuneralhome.net.
Mrs. Wargin Low was born April 15, 1921, in Duluth (Hermantown), Minn., a daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Janzig) Wargin. She attended Proctor High School and Duluth State Teacher’s School (now University of Minnesota-Duluth).
She started her career in Washington, D.C., before she was married. She held several secretarial positions, including with the Federal Public Housing Authority and as personnel manager for the U.S. Army Engineers.
She was married to John (Jack) Low on June 18, 1946.
After raising four children, she returned to the workforce as secretary to the Dean of Women at Wisconsin State Teacher’s College. When she retired in 1987, her position was as the administrative assistant to the chancellor of UWSP.
Upon retiring, she and her husband lived in St. George, Utah, before returning to Stevens Point to be closer to their family.
Survivors include her husband; three daughters, Susan Low and Laurie Low, both of Stevens Point, and Christine McKee, Amherst; one son, John (Christine), Mosinee; and three grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by one sister, Inez; and one grandson.
