Lois Appelt Hartman, 81, of Victoria passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016. She was born June 10, 1934 in Hallettsville to the late Alvin and Julia Appelt. Lois married the love of her life, Ralph August Hartman, Jr. on February 28, 1954 in Hallettsville. Lois loved spending time with her her family, dancing, and was a wonderful cook. She is survived by her daughter, Julie Hartman McCan (Bob McCan) of Victoria; son, Ralph August Hartman III (Nan); grandchildren, Jessica Hartman of Houston, Hannah Hartman of Cuero, Forrest Hartman of Honolulu, "Augie" Robert August McCan of McFaddin, Mary Isabel McCan of Denver. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; sister, Dorothy Appelt Love; brother, Forrest Appelt. Visitation will be held Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Freund Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Services will be held Friday June 10, 2016 at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, with Father David Berger officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery. Pallbearers are Mike Davis, Billy Hartman, Leslie Love, Henry Hartman, Jr., Marilyn Cheatham and Freemain Mains. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Michael's Catholic School and Hospice of South Texas.