Phyllis Hettinger Gunther, age 89, of Sheboygan, died peacefully on Saturday morning, December 1, 2012 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
She was born November 27, 1923 in Sheboygan, WI, a daughter of Eugene and Florence (Weaver) Hettinger.
Phyllis graduated from St. Peter Claver grade school and Central High School in 1941, third in her class.
She married John H. Gunther on February 28, 1948 at the St. Clement's Catholic Church Rectory. They were married for 30 years.
Phyllis was the Executive Secretary for ten years to Charles E. Broughton, editor of the Sheboygan Press and President of WHBL. She was a past president and show chairman of Sheboygan Service Club, and a life-time member. She was also a former member of Town and Country Garden Club. Phyllis was the secretary of St. Clement's first school board organized in 1966 for six years, and the only woman elected to serve at that time. She was very involved at St. Clement School as a teacher's aide for 10 years and a Brownie and Girl Scout leader for many years.
Phyllis was currently a member of St. John Evangelist Catholic Parish in Kohler.
Survivors include her daughter, Beth Gunther (Mark) Rybakowicz of Whitefish Bay, WI; grandson, Jake Rybakowicz of Whitefish Bay; son-in-law, Michael Allen of Glen Ellyn, IL, and granddaughter, Molly Allen of Glen Ellyn, IL (St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.) She is also survived by the Kampman families, other nieces, nephews, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceeded in death by her daughter, Amy Gunther Allen, as well as two sisters, Eugenia Kampman and Betty Gutknecht.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, December 6, 2012 at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church in Kohler by Rev. Robert J. Lotz, Pastor. A time of visitation and support will be held at the church from 12:00 p.m. until the time of Mass.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in the name of Phyllis H. Gunther for St. John Evangelist Catholic Church (600 Green Tree Rd., Kohler, WI 53044) and the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice (W2850 State Rd. 28, Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085)
Phyllis' family extends great appreciation to the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice for their wonderful care.
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December 6, 2012
Sarah and David Sonnentag
Beth, so sorry to hear of your Moms passing. Thinking of you and your family.
December 5, 2012
Beth, I know I always kidded you about how ya'all got to be, but this is no time for kidding. Phyliss was a very good friend from High School on and am so sorry to hear of her passing. My sincere sympathy. Would not have known without a call from Peter Gunther via Ann. Am sorry I can't be at the funeral.
Bob Campbell & Dee
December 5, 2012
Beth, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. I am sorry that I can't make the service but you have my sympathy and prayers. David Kelley
December 5, 2012
Skye Schleicher
I had the pleasure of taking care of Phyllis through Comfort Keepers. Her and I grew close nearly right after our first visit! I will truly miss her, she was a wonderful lady that always brought a smile to my face. I will miss you "sunshine". Thinking of the Gunther family during this difficult time.
December 5, 2012
Dear Beth, My heart is breaking for you and your family and am so sorry for your loss - she was not only a great Mother who loved her children dearly; but also a great friend - will miss her.
Mrs. Entringer (Hilde)
December 5, 2012
Janet Gottsacker
Beth,
Greg and I are sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you!
Janet & Greg Gottsacker
December 3, 2012
Richard Whinfield
Phyllis was a beautiful, caring idividual. I knew her in high school where she was a model student
December 3, 2012
Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in this diffult time.
Thinking of you Sue Raeder
December 3, 2012
Beth,
May you find comfort during this difficult time. Our sympathies,
Amy and Jim McKenzie (Kampmann)
December 3, 2012
Beth,
May you find comfort during this difficult time. Our sympathies.
Amy and Jim McKenzie (Kampmann)
December 3, 2012
Elizabeth Keller
Dear Gina,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Elizabeth Keller
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