Mrs. Phyllis Ann Garstecki

August 18, 1926 - December 27, 2018

Garstecki, Phyllis A. age 92 of Rochester entered Eternal life with our Lord, on December 27, 2018. She was born August 18, 1926 to the late Edwin and Louise (nee. Molitor) Plucker of Rochester. WI. On June 5, 1948 she was united in marriage to John M. Garstecki of Green Bay at St. Mary’s Church of Dover. She attended Rochester Elementary School and the The Racine County Agricultural School. She lover her “Aggie friends” and was a loving, dedicated wife and mother. Surviving are 3 of her 5 children: daughter Juel (Robert) Liebke of Waterford, sons Michael (Friend Sheryl) of Union Grove and Paul of Waterford. She is also survived by daughter-in-law Jena Garstecki of Tucson AZ, 2 sisters-in-law; Midge Garstecki of Green Bay, and Betty Plucker of Cambridge. Along with family friend Lee Kratochvil of Florida, family, and care helpers: Diedre, Pat, Becky and her special live in helper Mary. She is also survived by six grandchildren, Heidi, Ryan (Stacey), Jenna, Taylor, Colin (Fiancé’ Chris) and Terra; 3 great-grandchildren Kennedy (Fiance’ Nate), Lily and Shaun and two great-great grandchildren Twins Blake and Presley. She was preceded in death by her husband John, 2 children Linda and David, her parents (Edwin and Louise) Plucker brothers Jim and Bill Plucker, sister Martha Leonard) Winski and sister in Law Bette Plucker. Phyllis loved her family her dog Corkie, her Plucker Homestead, flowers, dark chocolate, car rides, ice cream, desserts, “Taco Tuesdays” and meals the White Fox Den II. She had a unique gift of humor finding joy in everything. She had a strong Catholic faith and loved life!! She will be deeply missed by many. Special Thanks to Dr. Jolanta Twardy and Dr. Stephen Welka (Burlington) for their kindness and care all these years. Visitation Saturday January 5th, 2019 from 10-11 AM at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church 305 South First Street, Waterford, Wisconsin 53185. Memorial Mass will begin at 11:00 AM with luncheon to follow. Private Inurnment at St. Thomas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Special Olympics, The Guiding Eyes for the Blind (Service Dogs), American Heart Association, Kenosha K-Town Wheelchair Transport or “Burlington Aurora at Home” Hospice Care would be appreciated. ‘ Mealy Funeral Home Waterford, Wisconsin 262-534-2233 www.mealyfuneralhome.com