Phyllis Kottke

Phyllis Kottke, 85, of the town of Hamburg, Marathon County, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at her home under the care of her family and hospice services.

Phyllis was born Aug. 6, 1936, in Wisconsin, daughter of the late John and Anna (Koehler) Krause. She married LaVern Kottke on Sept. 11, 1954. He preceded her in death Oct. 26, 2021. Phyllis was a homemaker, farmed with her husband and also milked cows. In her younger years she enjoyed going dancing. Phyllis was a good baker, she often made homemade bread and lemon meringue pie. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hamburg, where she also served as a past-president of the Ladies Aid. Most importantly, Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved family gatherings.

Survivors include four daughters: Diane Kottke, Faye Kottke, Lucy Plisch and Chris Draper, all of the town of Hamburg; six grandchildren: Jon, Brian, Steve, Stephanie, Jennifer and Melinda; and thirteen great-grandchildren: Sadie, Brayden, Gauge, Airia, Bear, Hannah, Jeffery, Maddy, Allison, Macie, Bobby, Lauren and Daniel. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Krause; husband, LaVern Kottke; son-in-law, Wayne Plisch; and her siblings: Sylvia (Wilbert) Sturm, Lawrence (Lavine) Krause, Lavila (Elroy) Schmidt, Edgar (Emogene) Krause and Gilbert (Phyllis) Krause.

The funeral was held Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in the town of Hamburg. The Rev. Joel Danner presided. Burial took place in the church cemetery. Taylor-Stine Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Merrill, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.taylorstinefuneralhome.com.

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