Phyllis Leist

Leist, Phyllis G.

Phyllis G. Leist, 95, presently residing with her daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Ron, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011, at Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee.

Phyllis was born July 29, 1916, to the late William and Louise (Le Roy) Hall, in Stevenson, Mich. On Aug. 21, 1937, she married Kenneth Leist at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Manitowoc. Kenneth preceded Phyllis in death on Oct. 23, 1998. Phyllis was an active member of the Catholic Women's Club, St. Vincent DePaul Society, and the 3rd Order of Carmelites.

Survivors include four sons and five daughters-in-law, Jim and Paulette Leist, Manitowoc; Daniel and Terry Leist, Lexington Va.; Tom and Bernice Leist, Marshall, Texas; Mike and Debbie Leist, North Branch, Minn.; and Betty Leist, Bay City, Mich.; two daughters and three sons-in-law, Carol and Ron Scott, New Berlin; Julie and Roy DeSimore, Saukville; and Bob Bruce, Spring Hill, Fla.; 23 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-granddaughter. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry; a daughter, Mary; six brothers, William, Harold, Lester, Clarence, Vernon, and Lawrence; and one sister, Margaret Fricke.

Funeral Services for Phyllis will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo. Mass of Christian Burial will be lead by the Rev. Dan Felton, with burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc.

Family will greet relatives and friends from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo.

The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Phyllis loved spending time with her family especially with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was known for her baking and schooling friends and family at sheepshead. She was an great listener and a wonderful friend to many people.