Phyllis A. McSherry, age 95, of Waupaca, WI, passed away on Monday, April 21st, 2025 at Rennes Health & Rehabilitation Center in Weston, WI. She was born in Scandinavia, WI on August 19, 1929, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ruth (Blehovde) Peterson.
After graduating from Luther College in Decorah, IA, she taught in several places before coming to Waupaca in 1964. She married Duncan Campbell in 1952. To them were born five children before his passing in 1967. She continued to teach in Waupaca until 1978. She married Leo McSherry, a widower with five children. They retired in 1987 to over 25 years of motor homing throughout the United States and Canada, always returning to Sand Lake for the summer.
She is survived by her Children: Duncan (Lori) Campbell, Madison, WI; Cathleen (Bruce) George, Weston, WI; Colleen (James) Hobson, Pine River, WI; Karen (Duane) Courtier, Madison, WI; Holly (Mark) Silva, California; and by Leo's Children: Rosanne McSherry, Franklin, WI; Mary Kay (Tony Rosario) McSherry, Franklin, WI; Michael McSherry, Stevens Point, WI; Sharon (John) Riester, Milwaukee, WI; Patrick (Shari) McSherry, Franklin, NC; There are also 16 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren; Brother: William (Mary) Peterson, Scandinavia, WI; sisters-in-law: Judy Peterson, Mary Borchardt and Janet Tweed. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Duncan Campbell, second husband, Leo McSherry and two brothers, Curtis (Donna) Peterson, Donald Peterson, and a sister, Cynthia (Don) Long; also, brothers-in-law LeRoy Borchardt and Ted Tweed.
The Funeral Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca at 11 AM on Saturday, April 26th, 2025. Interment will be at Lakeside Memorial Park in Waupaca. Visitation will be held on Saturday, from 9 AM until the time of the service at the church. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
The family would like to thank Rennes Health and Rehab for their loving and compassionate care of their Mom for the last few months. Also, a special thank you to her granddaughter, Emily Meidl for her special care and love shown to Grandma.
