Lois Erbstein Obituary

With sadness, we share the passing of Lois Erbstein in West Des Moines, Iowa. Lois, born on May 17, 1927, passed away on July 16, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Lois for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Lois’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ethel Braun and Abe Braun. She is survived by: her husband Louis Erbstein; her daughter Abbie Bush; her son-in-law Dave Slade; her son Mark Erbstein; her daughter-in-law Teresa Erbstein; and her grandchildren, Steven (Chelsie) and Elizabeth (Ben).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you share a favorite memory or joke that Lois once told to keep her spirit of laughter alive.