Lois June Shannon

Lois June Weber Shannon was born at home on June 17, 1933, in Piqua, Ohio to the late Lewis F. and the late Thelma (Francis) Weber. She died on September 28, 2026, in Troy, Ohio, surrounded by family.

Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene W. Shannon; her stepdaughters Sarah Shannon and Deborah Shannon Norris; step son-in-law, Rick Norris; her loving sister, Alma Weber Lange; and her brother-in-law, Richard C. Lange.

She is survived by her stepson, David L. Shannon; her step-granddaughter Casey Norris Wheeler (Kyle); her step-grandson Shawn E. Norris (Kara); her step-great-grandchildren; her step-niece Kate Shannon Smith; her nephew, Richard Lewis Lange; her nieces Karen Lange Bunsey (James), Kristine Lange Stein (Thomas), and Kathryn Lange Smith (Gregory); and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Lois attended St. Boniface Grade School and was valedictorian of Piqua Catholic High School, class of 1951. She later earned a bachelor’s degree from Wright State University and a master’s degree from the University of Dayton. After high school she worked as an executive secretary at Top Value Stamps. She went on to teach Business Education at Centerville High School.

Lois enjoyed many activities throughout her adventurous life and loved the race circuit. Lois and her husband traveled the United States with the United States Auto Club (USAC), owning a midget race car and, for one year, owning and racing an Indy 500 car.

After retiring, Lois hiked throughout the world with the Port Orange Walking Club, the Happy Wanderers. She walked every state and every state capital in the United States, as well as many other countries. She loved to walk and would often walk 20 to 30 miles a week.

Lois was an avid volunteer who gave back to the community whenever she could. She will be remembered by all as the amazing and selfless woman she was.

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Boniface Church in Piqua, Ohio. She will be entombed at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio.

Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Day City Hospice and St. Boniface Church in Piqua, Ohio.

Day City Hospice 7601 Paragon Road, Suite 203 Dayton, OH 45459

St. Boniface Church 310 S. Downing Street Piqua, OH 45356