Phyllis M. Schoenwetter

Phyllis M. Schoenwetter, age 82, of Adams, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Prairie Ridge Hospital in Columbus.

The visitation will be at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home in Beaver Dam on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:50. The funeral service will follow on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Daniel L. Bohn officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Reeseville Cemetery.

Phyllis was born on May 6, 1944, in Waupun, Wisconsin, to Ewald and Margurite (Machmueller) Beske. She was united in marriage with Rodney “Mitty” Schoenwetter on October 1, 1961, at Zion Lutheran Church in Clyman, Wisconsin. Phyllis found joy in crafting and creating, especially making flowers and all kinds of handmade treasures. Her and Mitty lived much of their retirement years in Adams and made many friends there. She had a special place in her heart for children and lovingly babysat all of her grandchildren and goddaughter, along with many other children in her neighborhood. She was also a member of the Lowell Homemakers Club. Above all, Phyllis’s greatest passion was caring for her family. Her love was shown through the countless ways she looked after those around her, creating memories and making sure the people she loved were always cared for. Her family was her greatest treasure, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Sharon (Neal) Yerges of Reeseville, and Lynn Henning of Adams; grandchildren, Stephanie (Robert) Jones, Amanda (Jason) Bartz, Ashley (Jon) Ibendahl, Rodney (Jamie) Hardy, Jake Yerges and Samantha (Arcadio) Gomez; great grandchildren, Mason and Robert Jr. Jones, Khloe and Levi Bartz, Mya Ibendahl, Kayden and Hope Hardy, Kendra, Brooklynn and Dallas Gomez; Goddaughter, Carol (Chad) Jones and their children, Selena (Anthony) Nickels and Brooklynn Jones; sisters, Janet (Felix) Ortega of Reeseville, Barbara (Richard Nelson) Schuett of Reeseville, and Cheryl (Duane) Pittman of Randolph; nieces and nephews; her beloved dog, Daisy; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and daughter, Karen (Jeff) Clark; Daughter, Brenda Hardy; and nephew, Ronald Ortega.

The family would like to thank Prairie Ridge Hospital staff for the care that was given to Phyllis.