Phyllis Wenzel

PHYLLIS A. WENZEL Mrs. Phyllis Wenzel, of Main Street in Saukville, passed away Monday evening, January 16, 2006, at Heritage Nursing Home in Port Washington. She was 74 years old. Phyllis was born on November 11, 1931 in Hudson, WI, daughter of John and Myrtice Harlander Sawyer. She was united in marriage with Calvin "Cal" Wenzel on September 5, 1953 in Milwaukee. Mrs. Wenzel worked as a clerk for Wacker Corporation in Milwaukee, retiring after 20 years. She was a member of Grand Ave. United Methodist Church in Port Washington. Phyllis was an avid reader and cherished her time spent with a cup of coffee and a book in the morning. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and her husband and their vacations in Door County and the state of Washington. She is survived by her husband, Cal, of Saukville, their seven children: Guy (Christine) Wenzel of West Bend, Mark (Kathy) Wenzel of Port Washington, Cindy (Bill) Large of Belgium, Vicki (Christopher) Wenzel-Lesar of Cedarburg, Kari (Glen) Beder of Newburg, Becky (Greg) Werner of West Bend and Gale (Joe) Sigler of Fredonia. She is also survived by her 15 cherished grandchildren: Guy II (Vanessa) Wenzel of ...[more]

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t Allis, Seth Wenzel of West Bend, Jenny Ballbach of Port Washington, Melinda (Phil Sprader) Large of Belgium, Jackie (Trevor Lukens)Large of Cedar Grove, Alex Large of Belgium, Brandon, Carly and Dylan Lesar , all of Cedarburg, CJ and Jacob Werner, both of West Bend and Jori, Cody, Bobbie Jo and Ryder Sigler , all of Fredonia, and 3 great-grandchildren: Zackary, Nicolas and Guy III Wenzel, all of West Allis. Mrs. Wenzel is further survived by a brother, Charles (Joan) Sawyer of Sequim, WA, a sister, Nancy Berens of Madison, and aunt Helen "Hela" Dent of Gardiner, WA and an uncle, John Harlander of Sacramento, CA, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A private family service will be held. Memorials in Phyllis' name can be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, PO Box 650309 Dallas, TX 75265-0309. Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family. The family wishes to thank Dr. Lorraine Gauthier and the staff at Heritage Nursing Home for the wonderful care that they gave Phyllis.
Service:
4:00 PM at on January 17, 2006 (map/driving directions)