Alice Emma (Stahl / DeWese) Loomis was born at home, in rural Alvada, Ohio, to the late Charles L. and Inez B. (Fruth) Stahl, April 4, 1936. Neither her parents nor the doctor were aware there were twins, until her twin brother, Allen Emmet Stahl was born. Their three year old brother John welcomed them.
Alice started first grade at Arcadia school. Then the family moved to Van Buren. She attended Van Buren School from 2nd grade through graduation. She was involved in various school bands, choirs, school newspaper, Student Council, and was Homecoming Queen attendant.
Married 1st, Phillip A. Dewese, September 9, 1956. They later divorced in 1989. They had four children: Cynthia Sue “Cyndi” (Dewese) Patterson, Robert Allen Stahl Dewese, Jeffry Phillip Andrew “Jeff” DeWese, and Scott Charles Stahl Dewese.
On August 22, 1992 she married George A. Loomis, Jr. They were proud of their home outside Weston, Ohio. J.R. maintained a well manicured lawn. Alice planted numerous beautiful flowers. They celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows in June of 2017. All six children and their spouses were attendants.
Alice graduated from The Bowling Green Area School of Practical Nursing in 1971, also obtaining her Nursing Home Administrator License from U.T. and B.G.S.U. the same year.
Work experience included: Ohio Oil Company (now Marathon Oil Company); Ajusto Equipment Company; Daybrook Hydraulic/Young Spring & Wire; Wood County Nursing Home, Bowling Green, Assistant Administrator; Auglaize Acres, Wapakoneta, Nursing Home Administrator; Lutheran Memorial Nursing Home, Sandusky, Administrator. Lifetime member of: Wood County Genealogical Society; Public Employees Retirement; Wood County Historical Society.
Member: Sonlight Church of God; Wood County Hospital Guild Board; Wood County Township Trustee.
Avon Representative for 28 years; Longaberger Consultant and Collector’s Club Member.
Met monthly with High School Classmates for brunch. Also enjoyed attending the Abraham and Sarah Group at Sonlight Church.
Loved to sing, dance, and play cards. She sang in multiple church choirs.
She is survived by her children: Cyndi (Mike) Patterson, Bloomdale; Robert (Michele) Dewese, Grand Rapids; Jeff (Roxann) DeWese, McClure; Scott (Deb) Dewese, Grand Rapids. Grandchildren: Michael & Deserae Patterson, Findlay; Dustin & Angie Patterson, Henderson, TX; Shawn & Erin Shaffer, Cygnet; Matt & Teremy Shaffer, Dowling; Amanda Phillips, Bowling Green; Joe & Lisa Kelly, Helena; David & Loushila Kelly, McClure; Tom Kelly, Napoleon; Christopher & Courtney Buehrer, Bowling Green; Trevor Buehrer, Grand Rapids. Also, 20 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.R. Loomis; her parents; brothers, John and Allen Stahl; great-granddaughter, Mackenzie Shaffer.
Alice truly cherished life and time spent with her family and friends, including her church family. She spent over a year at the Willows and enjoyed new friendships.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Willows for their fun and excellent care. Also, we are very appreciative of the compassionate and excellent care at Wood County Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Deck-Hanneman Funeral Home, Bowling Green and from 10:00 am until the time of her Funeral Service at 11:00 at Sonlight Church, Weston. Interment will immediately follow at Weston Cemetery.
Online condolences as well as fond memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hannemanfuneralhomes.com.
