Service Information
Phyllis Jean Geisler, age 65, of Glencoe, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society in Arlington, Minnesota.
No services will be held at this time.
Obituary
Phyllis Jean Mertz was born on December 17, 1956, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Adam and Dorothea (Baer) Mertz. She received her education in Mobridge, South Dakota and from there in Milaca, Minnesota.
On April 9, 1983, Phyllis was united in marriage to Kenneth Geisler in Litchfield, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with one daughter, Terri. Phyllis and Kenneth resided in Litchfield and later moved to Hutchinson. They shared 34 years of marriage.
Phyllis was employed at Hutchinson Technology Incorporated (HTI) in Hutchinson for over 25 years.
Phyllis enjoyed sewing and baking. She also enjoyed caring for and spoiling her cats, Baby and Toby. Phyllis truly cherished the time she spent with her family, grandchildren and friends.
Phyllis passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society in Arlington at the age of 65 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Phyllis is survived by her:
Daughter, Terri Cohrs of Glencoe, MN;
Grandchildren, Katherina Cohrs of Glencoe, MN,
Alexander Cohrs of Glencoe, MN,
Christian Stewart of Waseca, MN;
Siblings, Lois Mertz-Vernier of Foreston, MN,
Margaret Thompson of Atwater, MN,
Adam Mertz of Lester Prairie, MN,
Don Mertz and his wife, Marge of Mobridge, SD,
Allen Mertz and his wife, Jane of Mobridge, SD,
Ella Schneider of Mobridge, SD,
Bob Leidholdt of Conde, SD;
Many other relatives and friends.
Phyllis is preceded in death by her Husband, Kenneth Geisler; Parents, Adam and Dorothea Mertz; Siblings, Eleanor Gab, Ellina Barth, Rollie Mertz, Quentin Mertz, Donald Leidholdt; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Lewis and Betty Geisler.
Sharon (Albers-Beneke) Rusley says
To the Geisler families: So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. I worked with your Mom and Dad at HTI. May the memories you made and shared help you through this most difficult time.
Gladys B Schlueter says
My deepest sympathy to Phyllis’ family. I worked with Phyllis and Ken at HTI for many years.
Kim says
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I work with both Phyllis and Ken. Both were really nice to work with.
MICHELLE WESTRUM says
Terri- I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a kind, sweet lady, and I always enjoyed visiting with her if we bumped into each other. May memories comfort you.
Jo and Larry Van De Steeg says
I am so sorry for your loss. i worked with your parents at HTI. They both were so nice. Jo Van De Steeg