Phyllis Ann Boldig

Phyllis Ann Boldig, 87, passed away on September 23, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 19, 1937, in Belle Plaine, Wisconsin to Dewey and Florence (Pahlow) Bartz.

Phyllis graduated from Shawano High School and became a clerk at the Shawano Courthouse. On October 19, 1957, she married her beloved husband, Franklin “Bud” Boldig, at St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano.

Phyllis had a spirit that thrived on creativity and shared her passions with those she loved. She was an accomplished craftswoman, often found reupholstering furniture or creating exquisite ceramics in her home kiln. Her talents also extended to teaching piano lessons, an endeavor she approached with patience and joy. An avid birdwatcher, she cherished her time observing nature and spent many afternoons raising finches and enjoying the beauty they brought into her life.

Throughout her life, Phyllis extended her love through handmade gifts of quilting and crocheting for her friends and family. She was a true dog lover, having owned pets most of her life, and also had an exceptional green thumb. Phyllis devoted herself to her church community at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where she actively participated in Bible class, the prayer chain, and the community table.

Phyllis is survived by her loving huband, Franklin; children Jeff (Gail) Boldig, Jean Boldig and Tom Boldig; grandchildren Kristie (Derek) Stark, Kurt (Emily) Kazik, Jason Boldig, Amy Bricco, Jennifer (Ben) Esterline; great grandchildren Ava, Layla, Cooper and Roxy Kazik, Tori (Nic) Strong, Brenna Stark, Christian Barrett, David Gerhardt, Huck Bricco, and Baby Boy Esterline on the way; brother Howard Bartz, sisters-in-law Betty Bartz, Imogene Bartz and Sharon Spaeth; family friend Stacey Bauer and many nieces and nephews.

Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents; siblings Robert (Madge) Bartz, Carl Bartz, Lois (Elmer) List, Roger Bartz, Marilyn (Raymond) Blanke, and sister-in-law Donna Bartz.

A funeral service for Phyllis will be held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2220 E. College Ave. in Appleton, on October 4, 2024 at 11:00 am with Reverend Tim Seabaugh officiating. The visitation will take place from 9:00 am until the time of service. Internment to take place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Shawano, WI. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Phyllis’ memory to a charity of your choosing.

The family would like to extend a thank you to ThedaCare Hospice, especially nurse Lexi and PCP Lisa Gunderson APNP for their compassionate care.