Phyllis Kegler, of Antigo, died Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at The Bay at Gardenview. She was 92 years old. She was born on April 30, 1929, in Antigo, a daughter of Louis and Genevieve (Wirtz) Raab. She married Thomas Byholm on May 21, 1949, he preceded her in death. On August 6, 1953, she married Clifford Kegler at St. Wencel Catholic Church in Neva, he preceded her in death on May 11, 1998.
Phyllis was a graduate of Antigo High School. She worked in Milwaukee at the telephone company as a cashier for three years. She returned to Antigo in 1951. She was employed at Sheldon's tying flies at home for seven years and then at the plant for 19 years, retiring in 1991.
Phyllis loved all crafts including quilting, sewing, basket weaving, and embroidery. She also enjoyed taking care of her lawn and garden.
Survivors include three children, Jerry (Ruth Goldsworthy) Byholm of Green Bay, Connie (Gary) Bessa of Rhinelander, and Karl Kegler of Antigo; eight grandchildren, Tom Byholm, Nick Byholm, Tania (Kevin) Kennedy, Tina (Dan) Baumann, Brian (Lauren) Bessa, Jon Bessa, Shannon (Justin) Young and Jenna (Brad Joseph) Kegler; and seven great-grandchildren, Kade, Konnor and Kyleigh Kennedy, Brittany Haker, Jacob Baumann, Tait, and Jack Bessa.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Ann Kegler; a great-grandson, Kaleb Kennedy; and a brother, Donald (Marcella) Raab.
A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Reverend Charles Hoffmann officiating. Burial will take place in Elmwood Cemetery, Antigo. Visitation will be Monday at the church in Hoffmann Hall from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
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Remembering reunions and get-togethers from long ago, and looking forward to the joyous reunion in Heaven some day! Loved Phyllis and, of course, "cuz Jerry". (I rarely had the connection correct in my head, but I knew we were related sort of, somehow...) Pam (Simon) Roffler
Kegler Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Karl, Shannon, Jenna and family we are praying for you and sending you peace as you say goodbye again to a special person in your live.
Alisha Resch, Kimberly Jahnke, Tom Hitz and family.
Thinking of you so sorry to see this sad news she will be missed by many my neighbor with a cow in her yard Carol newling (banash)
We are sorry for your loss! Thinking of you all. Love Sammie, Cody, Jackie, Derek, and Tracy
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So sad to hear about Phyllis. She was an awesome lady. We worked together at Sheldons for many years. She will be missed, but not forgotten.
Karl I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mother. May she rest in peace Prayers for her.
We are thinking of you all as you navigate the loss of your loved one.
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