Phyllis J. Woiteshek Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Phyllis J. Woiteshek, age 86, passed away on Good Friday; April 2, 2021. She was born on June 23, 1934, to Albert and Mabel (Gilbertson) Bergeron in Fontana, WI. On August 31, 1957, Phyllis married the love of her life, Richard Woiteshek, and they spent 62 happy years together until his passing in August of 2019. Phyllis graduated from Oklee High School in Oklee, MN where she was a cheerleader and in the band. She attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN, then went to work for Western Publishing in Racine, WI where she met her husband and started their family. After she raised their children, she continued her career at Marushka and Ermanco. Rich’s career with the Defense Department took the family to different places around Lake Michigan to live, finally settling in Grand Haven which has been her home for the last 50 years. Phyllis very much enjoyed getting together with her gal friends for luncheons, shopping, and concerts. Her fun time she spent golfing, playing in several leagues. The church was a focal point in her life where she taught Sunday School, was on the Altar Guild, and met so many of her lifetime friends. She and Rich wintered in Apache Junction, AZ which held a special place in her heart. Most of all, she loved her kids and grandkids. She was always there to support them, encourage them and cheer them on. Phyllis is survived by her children, Julie Woiteshek, Steve (Beth) Woiteshek, Eric (Kristin) Woiteshek; grandchildren, Samuel, Joshua, Molly, Kendall, and Mallory; sister Sandra and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rich, son, Corey; brother Howard and sister Marilyn. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE for Phyllis will take place on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Lakeshore Cemetery (17200 Lincoln St.) at 2:00 PM with half an hour of visiting with family before services. Arrangements entrusted to The Lee Chapel of The Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St. Norton Shores, MI 49444. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Phyllis’ name to the Corey Paul Woiteshek Beaver Island Endowment Fund at Central Michigan University, 524 East Bellows Street, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 or on the web at: [give.cmich.edu/beaverisland]. Feel free to sign the family’s online guestbook and share a memory at www.sytsemafh.com.

Phyllis J. Woiteshek

June 23, 1934 - April 2, 2021