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Phyllis R. Guetzlaff
1928- 2019
Phyllis
R. Guetzlaff, 90, of Watertown, passed away on
Monday, Feb. 4, 2019, at Dycora Transitional Health
and Living in Watertown. A funeral
service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Luke’s Chapel in Watertown
with the Rev. Justin Cloute officiating. Family and friends may gather at the church
from 10 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will take place at Oak
Hill Cemetery in Watertown. Memorials,
if desired, may be directed to the Watertown Humane Society or a charity of
one’s choice.
Phyllis Ruth Ruzek was born on Sept. 24, 1928, to Wenzel and Minnie (nee
Reheaum) Ruzek in
Watertown. She was a graduate of
Watertown High School. On Sept. 10,
1949, Phyllis married Herbert Guetzlaff. Phyllis enjoyed helping at the humane society,
knitting and playing bingo.
She is survived by
her children, Gregory (Sharon) Guetzlaff of Reeseville, Cyndra Eaton of Mesa,
Arizona, Michael Guetzlaff of St. Charles, Illinois,
Laurel (Lonnie) Haas of Watertown; grandchildren, Eric (Tracy) Guetzlaff, Kevin Guetzlaff,
Jennifer Eaton, Jessica (Michael) Gazzano, Jaime
(fiancé
Will Gutermilch) Bloomer, Ryan (fiancée Nathalie Estrada) Eaton,
Nickolas (Brittany) Haas, Travis Haas, Cameron Haas, Tiffany Haas; sister, Lois
Birkholz; nieces, a nephew, other relatives and
friends.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years, Herbert Guetzlaff; grandchildren, Cassi Haas, Bradley Eaton; siblings, Eunice and Wenzel in infancy.
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