Phyllis Pentek was welcomed into the arms of our Lord at age 100 on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Phyllis was born August 15, 1925, in Sheboygan to the late Joseph and Antoinette (Melanz) Brulla.
She attended Sheboygan schools and graduated from Central High School in 1943. On June 25, 1955, she was united in marriage to Anthony Pentek at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church; he preceded Phyllis in death on September 17, 2001.
Phyllis was employed by H.C. Prange Company for 35 years. She was a member of SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in her earlier years and after her marriage became a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church.
Phyllis was a member of the Slovenian Union of America – Branch 1 since she was 18 years old, and was also a member of KSKJ. Phyllis was active in her church, a member of the bell choir, and worked at the food pantry, among other activities.
She enjoyed traveling, especially the yearly vacations with her family. She especially enjoyed her trip to Europe. In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and was a member of the “Chair City Chicks” bowling team. She loved dancing and singing to polka music by Frankie Yankovic. At 92, she was still dancing the polka at the Slovenian Festival!
Phyllis and Tony enjoyed round robins with their couples’ club. She also enjoyed getting together with her girls’ club.
Survivors include her children Alan (Toni) Pentek of Sheboygan; Bernard (Sharon) Pentek of Sheboygan; Charles (Lynn) Pentek of Rochester, MN; Dennis Pentek of Sheboygan; Evelyn Wise of Sheboygan; Frederick (Judy) Pentek of Cary, North Carolina; grandchildren Michael Pentek (Lisa Corby), Jeffrey (Holly) Pentek, Jennifer Pentek (Kevin McGee), Matthew Pentek (Ashleigh Wychesit), Adam Pentek, Brittany Pentek (husband James Schroeder), Christen Pentek (fiancé Ryan Hipp), Jacob (Shelby) Wise; great-grandchildren Cain Pentek, Sybil Pentek, and Calliope Wise; sister Rogene Grabner of Sheboygan, and many nieces and nephews.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Anthony; brother, Daniel (Edith) Brulla, and brother-in-law, Anton Grabner.
Family and friends may gather at St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, 1439 S. 12th Street on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 12:00 p.m. Burial will take place in the Greendale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials for Phyllis be made to St.Peter Claver Food Pantry and/or SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church.
Phyllis’ family wishes to extend a special thank you to St. Nicholas Hospice, as well as the exceptional care provided by Sharon S. Richardson Hospice. The family’s deepest gratitude goes to her private caregivers, Deb Esswein; Jessica Rogers; Kathy Delker; and Liz Davies. They treated her like a family member. God bless them!
