Lois Joanne Trala

Lois Joanne Trala, age 94, of Toledo, OH passed away August 11, 2022 at home. Lois was born May 19, 1928 in Harbor View, OH to William and Lottie (Stark) Sawade. A graduate of DeVilbis High School, where she danced and performed. Lois loved dancing at I.O.F. Hall on Sylvanis Avenue every week and this love for dancing led her to meet the love of her life Mel. Mel and Lois joined together in Holy Matrimony in 1947.

She was employed with the Jeep Corporations for 30 years retiring in 1984. Lois was a 1975 elected Jeep UAW Local 12 first Committee Woman, she served three terms, served as department representative, Secretary and Treasurer of the Local 12 UAW.

Lois was a member of Little Flower Catholic church where she participated and volunteered for the Alar & Rosary Society.

In addition to her parents, Lois was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Melvin Trala. She is survived by her sons, Greg Trala, and James (Debra) Trala; daughters, Lynn (Harlin) Langenderfer, and Kathy Trala; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.
The family will receive guests Friday August 19, 2022, from 10:00 am -11:00 am at Little Flower Catholic Church, 5522 Dorr St. Toledo, OH 43615 (419-537-6655) Mass will begin Friday at 11:00 am at the church. Burial will follow at Resurrection Cemetery.

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