Phyllis Joyce Shaffer Schnurr, 95, of Wilmot, passed away Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. She was born May 21, 1931, in Minneapolis, Kansas, the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (nèe Gardinier) Shaffer. On June 28, 1953, Phyllis married John W. Schnur. He preceded her in death in 2008.
She was a proud graduate of Kansas State University. Phyllis was a longtime member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wilmot, for over 70 years, also serving as choir director. She also served her community as a member of the Wilmot Grade School Board and the Westosha Library Board.
Phyllis is survived by her children, Jane (Peter) Parthum of Muskego, Rebecca (Robert) Polzin of Bear Creek, Jay (Denise) Schnurr of Lake Geneva and Neil (Theresa) Schnurr of Janesville; her 12 grandchildren, Michelle (David), Kyle, Kristina (Dylan), Jaclyn (Aaron), Ashley (Andrew), Katie (Michael), Timothy (Alexis), Matthew (Katie), Alexa (Andy), Cameron, Marques (Lisa) and Marshall; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, John and her stepfather, Maurice Wampler.
Visitation and Funeral Services were held on Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, at Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wilmot. Interment followed in Wilmot Cemetery in Wilmot.
Arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Home of Antioch, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, donations are appreciated to Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wilmot or Vitas Hospice Community Connection at www.vitascommunityconnection.org/. All are welcome to sign the online guestbook for Phyllis at www.strangfh.com.