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Phyllis Koller Obituary

Koller, Phyllis L. (Nee Snyder) Went home to the Lord on September 25, 2011. Preceded in death by her dear husband Frederick. Loving and devoted mother of Connie (Spencer) Thomason and Freddie (Maria) Koller. Proud nana of Tony (Kristen) and Michael Garrison. Great-grandmother of Joshua, Natalia and Isabella. Beloved sister of Catherine Fieber, Louis (Lorajean) Snyder and Luella Zauher. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Visitation Friday, September 30, at THREE HOLY WOMEN PARISH-ST. HEDWIGS CHURCH, 1702 N. Humboldt Ave., from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM with Mass of Christian Burial at 12 noon. Procession to Holy Cross Cemetery for committal prayers and entombment to follow. Phyllis was a well respected career waitress in downtown Milwaukee for over 40 years. She spent 30 of those years serving the many well known customers at the Casino Steak House. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Phyllis's name may be directed to the Three Holy Women Parish Legacy Fund. JAMES T. GUARDALABENE ASSOCIATE

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 28, 2011.

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Larry Krueger

September 22, 2020

I have so many wonderful memories of Phyllis. I can still hear her voice, her laugh, her quick wit, her fearless nature. God bless this wonderful lady.

October 4, 2019

The dear lady Stella Ivory says Phyllis is still with us. She walks by her house and says hello on a regular basis

Larry Krueger

September 22, 2019

There are a few people you meet in your life that are truly unique. Im very pleased to have been blessed to know Phyllis. She was a great and wonderful lady. God bless her.

Larry Krueger

September 28, 2011

I have never met a woman like Phyllis. Such a dynamic personality. Never say never. She was a great help at the Cafe Melange and a personal inspiration. She will be sorely missed. My condolences to all who knew her. She was a feisty, lovely woman.

MIKE CARROLL

September 28, 2011

DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AND ALL FRIENDS. PHYLLIS WAS A REAL LADY AND LONGTIME FRIEND TO MY FATHER AND FAMILY,IT WAS A HONOR TO HAVE KNOWN HER. AS A YOUNG BOY PHYLLIS ALWAYS HAD A KIND WORD FOR ME EVEN IF IT WAS GO SWEEP THE BAR ROOM THERES A GUY HANDING OUT FIVE DOLLAR BILLS.......NEVER DID FIND HIM! YOU WILL BE MISSED BY ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND REGULARS.

September 28, 2011

fred-maria-connie and koller family
i want to express my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom.
she was a great neighbor on weil street to us.i remember her dog, that my mom grace and grandma ,were afraid of.

take care
rosalie tarantino-stikl

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