Phyllis Jeanne Schedler, age 93, of Tomah, WI, was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Touch of Home in Tomah.
She was born on April 27, 1933 in Milwaukee, WI. She was the first of five children born to Clarence and Lydia (Berg) Kortbein. Phyllis was confirmed in her Christian faith on April 14, 1946 by her grandfather C. E. Berg. She attended Ridgeville school and then Tomah High School.
Phyllis was united in marriage on June 13, 1954 to Donald Schedler at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ridgeville. Their marriage was blessed with three children: Keith, Susan, and Mark.
She was an active and faithful member first at St. John’s Ridgeville and then of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, Tomah. She cared for her family and held several jobs throughout the years. She worked for Don’s Plumbing until her retirement and babysat for her great grandchildren. Mission work was one of her main interests and love at church.
On the morning of April 29, the Lord called Phyllis home to her eternal rest where there is no more pain and sorrow. By faith we are certain of a glorious family reunion at Jesus’ feet.
Phyllis is survived by 2 children; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.
Children: Keith (Sue) Schedler of Tomah; Susan (Rev. Philip) Henselin
Grandchildren: Jennifer (Peter) Schwartz, Jessica (Robby) Tebow, Jocelyn (Kevin) Warrick, Joshua (Jamie) Schedler, Jacob (Heather) Schedler, Karl (Hannah) Henselin, Aaron (Abigail Knapp) Henselin, Daniel (Emily) Henselin, Katherine (Casey) Musser, Rachel (Evan) Burkart.
Great-grandchildren: Emily, Halle (Isaiah Schwichtenberg), and Finley Schwartz, Asante and Triana Rodriquez, Lila and Reed Warrick, Jackson, Julianna, and Josiah Schedler, Natalie and Donovan Schedler, Isaiah and Zachary Henselin, Evelyn and Henry Henselin, Myla and Rhett Musser, and Palmer Burkart.
She is also survived by her siblings: Lois Lauth, John (Judy) Kortbein, James (Glenda) Kortbein, Kathleen (Dennis) Mueller, and many cousins, nephews, and nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; infant son, Mark; great-grandchildren Ava Musser, Joel, Lena, and Merci Henselin; stepmother, Margaret (Ford); brothers and sisters-in-law, Stanley and Berniece Meyer, Burton and Lillian Schedler, and Arnold Lauth.
The family would like to thank the staff of Touch of Home and St. Croix Hospice for their compassion and care of Phyllis.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Tomah. Pastor Mark Kahrs will officiate. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Tomah. Family and friends are invited for a time of visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the church. The Torkelson Funeral Home of Tomah is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be offered at www.torkelsonfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider Onalaska Luther High, St. Paul Lutheran (mission fields), or Institutional Ministries.
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