Phyllis E. Ganser

Phyllis E. Ganser, age 94 of Roxbury, passed away October 20, 2026, at home on her farm surrounded by family. She was born on August 2, 1932, to Arthur and Teresa (Werla) Ganser at her grandparents' farm on Fish Lake in Roxbury, Wisconsin. Phyllis was united in marriage to Carleton H. Ganser at St. Norbert’s Catholic Church in Roxbury on February 16, 1950. Together they farmed in Roxbury and raised a family. She was a lifelong member of St. Norbert’s Parish, where she taught catechism for years and was a member of the CCW.

For Phyllis, love was an action, not just words. She poured her heart into her family by being present for every milestone and quiet moment alike—caring for grandchildren, tending to anyone who was sick, and gathering everyone around giant farm meals. Her affection routinely went out the door with you in tins of fresh cinnamon rolls, homemade pies, pfeffernusse, and fresh vegetables straight from her garden—a testament to a long life devoted entirely to taking care of others.

Phyllis is survived by her children: Cheryl Lenerz, Celia Stone, Dorothy (Steve) Breunig, Nick (Martha), Mark (Diane), Carla (Roger) Breunig, Phil (Diane), Fern (Michael) Reilly, Sue (Patrick) O’Neil, Marty (Karen), Chris (Lisa), Leon (Peggy), Maureen (Andy) Fiene, Tim (Becky Rozovics), Jeff (Shannon), Brenda (Jim) Humbracht, and Amy (Keith) Ryan.

She is further survived by 32 grandchildren: Jeanne, Tom (Celine), and Doug (Lindsey) Lenerz; Erin (Mike) White and Devin (Becky) Stone; Michael (Mary), Daniel (Tori), and Mark (Megan) Breunig; Sandra (Phil) Maher and Lucas Ganser; Angela (Vince) Cameranesi, Aaron (Dana) Breunig, and Emily (Dave) Hoover; Justin (Sara), Adam (Brianne), and Jacob (Katie) Ganser; Joshua (Catelyn) and Jason Reilly; John, Joe, and Ryan O’Neil; Kelsey (Andrew Fan) and Tessa Ganser; Breanna (Josh) Bartelt and Hayley (Rory) Kroehn; Steven (Rebecca), David (Kimberly) Fiene, and Andrea (Sam) Vanney; Benjamin and Samuel Humbracht; and Matthew and Margaret Ryan; 28 great-grandchildren: August and Margot Lenerz; Taylor and Brandon White; Allison (Connor) Rauls, Emma, James, Carter, and Calvin Breunig; Avery and Claire Maher; Abbey (Zack Vincent-Bartley), Vincent, and Samual Cameranesi, Jack Breunig, Monica and Charles Hoover; Gabrielle and Cillian O’Neil; Liam and Grace Bartelt, Evelyn Kroehn; and Ava, Jack, Cooper, and Walter Fiene, Archer and Weston Vanney; 1 great-great grandchild, Bentley Rauls; sisters Margaret Haller, Marlene (Don) Ederer, and LouAnn Kraemer; and sisters-in-law Patty Ganser, Linda Ganser, and Irene Frey.

In addition to her husband, parents, and Carleton’s parents Christ and Genevieve Ganser, Phyllis was predeceased by sons-in-law Larry Lenerz and Craig Stone; siblings and in-laws: Norbert (Maxine) Ganser, Tom (Esther) Ganser, Bill Haller, David (Shirley) Ganser, LeRoy Ganser, James Ganser, Victor (Mabel) Ganser, Kathryn (Lawrence) Brechtl, Mildred Badger, Eugene Ganser, Danny (Nyla) Ganser, and Howard Frey.

Father James Kotch will officiate a mass of Christian burial on Thursday, October 29, 2026, 2 p.m. at St. Norbert’s Catholic Church, Roxbury with the Rosary prayed 15 minutes before mass. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at Hooverson Funeral Home, 251 Water Street, Sauk City on Wednesday from 3-7 p.m.