Phyllis Schaeffel Obituary

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away on January 25, 2005. She was 59 years old. Phyllis was born in Waukesha, Wisconsin on June 24, 1945, and graduated from Waukesha High in 1963. She attended Mount Mary College receiving her BA in Education in 1968. She was a longtime resident of Batavia, Illinois, member of Fox Valley Presbyterian Church in Geneva, IL and was a substitute teacher in the Fox Valley area. She was also employed with Harding and Harding, a livestock insurance firm, in Geneva, IL and Honeywell Security Systems in Milwaukee, WI, where she specialized in government sales. She was a member of The United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, WI where she resided at the time of her passing. In her last years, Phyllis was able to live out a lifelong dream and travel to Europe twice and South America once. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, and was always fond of spoiling them. Her loss will be felt by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by parents, Clayton Montgomery and Gertrude Montgomery Morey, both of Waukesha, Wisconsin. She is survived by two sisters, Lois (Richard) Goldberg of Glendale, WI and Alice (James) Kissinger of Stone Lake, WI, and loving friend, Gordon Leonard of Thiensville, WI. She also is survived by two sons, Daniel (Alexandria) Schaeffel, of Iowa City, Iowa and Andrew (Colleen) Schaeffel of Plymouth, Minnesota. She has three wonderful grandchildren, Lauren, age 7, Ava, age 2 and Audrey, age 1. She is also loved by other relatives and friends.

The family will greet friends and relatives at The United Methodist Church of Whitefish Bay, 819 E. Silver Spring Dr., on Saturday, January 29 from 9:30 until the Memorial Service at 12 Noon. Private interment at Prairie Home Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Milwaukee Hospice Residence, 4067 N. 92nd St., Wauwatosa that took such wonderful care of Phyllis in her final days.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jan. 27 to Jan. 28, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Phyllis Schaeffel

13 Entries

Beatriz Garcia

February 10, 2005

The wonderful memories and knowing that Phyllis had fulfilled dreams and worked at a job that she enjoyed are the only consolation at such a loss. Back when Phyllis was at Xetron and then through the GSA dept set up, Phyllis and I worked rather closely although separated physically by miles of country. In the past 5 or 6 years, I had spoken with Phyllis almost daily and some days for hours due to work related issues, but we also dealt with all the changes we were both going through career wise and some personal. I was thrilled when she told me about her trips, because they're a dream of mine as well. I know her passing so young, with so much more to accomplish and see is difficult on her closest friends, colleagues and especially family, but she is at peace. Phyllis positively touched many lives and has left her mark, her spirit and energy in all that knew her.

I will miss our conversations and daily/weekly check-ins on how we're doing, but I feel blessed to have known such a wonderful soul.

Joe Janick

February 3, 2005

My deepest sympathies go out to Phyllis's friends and family.

Mark Arbogast

January 28, 2005

I send my condolences to Phyllis’s family and many friends. I will remember Phyllis for her warm and friendly manner.

Deborah Sturycz

January 28, 2005

I was very sorry to hear of Phyllis's illness and then her passing. I felt very honored to have worked with her years ago at Northern Computers. I remember when she first transferred from Chicago to Northern. She always had a smile and something nice to say no matter how crabby I was. She always had a way of seeing the bright side of things which often brought a smile if not a downright laugh at the situation. She will be greatly missed but not forgotten.

Ken Frank

January 28, 2005

I was new to the company but was fortunate enough to have worked on some projects with Phyllis. Though busy she was always helpful and kind in the process with a wonderful sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss. Having been through it my self recently, rest assured that god takes care of his own.

My hearfelt sympathy.

Ken Frank

Margie Peralta

January 28, 2005

My prayers are with you. Phyllis is in my heart for she was a very loving and warm person. I know how much she loved you all. My heart feels her loss for I have felt that pain and know that there is no consolation. God be with you her family and friends.

Karen Grinnon

January 27, 2005

Amy Cincotta and I never had the pleasure of meeting Phyllis in person since we worked in different states, but we spoke with her many, many times on the phone over the past several years. We enjoyed working with her and will miss her dearly. Our prayers are with her family in this time of sorrow.

Karen & Amy

Don and Marilyn Van Wyck

January 27, 2005

We will remember Phyllis fondly for her many kindnesses in West Chicago and for her friendship since we met in 1995. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family and close friends.

Heather Ratliff

January 27, 2005

I'd like to send my condolences to the family of Phyllis Schaeffel. She was a special person with a heart of Gold. It was a great pleasure to work with her. She was always willing to help anyone even when her plate was full. I just wanted to let the family know that I have been praying for her. Rest assure that God has big plans for her now.

Greg Sanden

January 27, 2005

I was very saddened to hear of Phyllis' passing. I have worked with her for many years at Northern Computers, I started in 1995. I worked directly with her on the Safety Commitee and found her to be the needed tether to keep common sense in the group. She could point out the primary goals and bring all of us back to the true task at hand when the group was off on a tangent. She always had a smile and Hello when I saw her in the hallways. I remeber we ran into each other at Home Depot in the paint section a few years ago, as we both had painting projects going. I beleive she was doing her living room, at the time. For the next 2 years she kept asking me about my painting project in my kitchen, and we still have not finished it yet.

My thoughts are with you all, and please know she is very warmly remembered at her work place.

Greg Sanden

Jeff Walkowiak

January 27, 2005

Phyllis has left behind thousands of moments that will live in many hearts forever. She will be missed.

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