91. She was born to Phillip and Mary (Ryerson) Wolfe on April 18, 1932, in Schuyler, NE. After
graduating high school she met the love of her life, Glenn Christiansen. They were married on
May 17, 1951. They were blessed with five children. Phyllis was a member of Immanuel
Lutheran Church for over 50 years. She worked at the Department of Motor Vehicles for 25
plus years. She enjoyed cooking Sunday meals for her children and grandchildren. That time
was very precious to her.
After retirement she enjoyed playing bingo with her sister and nephew every week.
She was a very passionate Atlanta Braves fan.
She is survived by her children Curtis (Corie) Christiansen of Lincoln, Glenda (Jerald) Steinman
of Nebraska City, Kevin (Lisbeth) Christiansen of Lincoln, Keith (Luanne) Christiansen of
Lincoln, and Brian (Kelly) Christiansen of Denton.
Grandchildren Tara (Thomas)Fuoco, Chuck (Summer) Christiansen, Shawnna (Christoff) Lara,
Aleaha (Jordan) Sterba, Seth Christiansen, Sam Christiansen, Carlie (Anthony) Higgins,
Caleb Christiansen, Dane Christiansen, Cole Christiansen, Taylor (Evan) Hohnstein and
Hanna Christiansen.
Great Grandchildren Katherine Anderson, Leah Christiansen, Bennett, Samuel, and Ember
Hohnstein, Dahlia Lara, James Wagner.
Siblings Corrinne Splichal, Melvin (Lois) Wolfe, and Janice Murdock.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Glenn of 28 years, her brothers
Wayne and Wilber Wolfe, sister in laws Joan Wolfe and Louise Wolfe, and brother in law Joe Splichal Sr.
She was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all of us.
A special thank you goes out to the nurses and staff at Traditions Hospice for the wonderful
care that you gave Phyllis. As well as the staff at Hillcrest Firethorn for taking such good care
of Phyllis over the years.
Visitation with family will be Friday, January 12, 2024 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Lincoln
Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S 14th St. Lincoln, NE.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. 2001 S 11th St. Lincoln, NE 68502. Services will be livestreamed on Immanuel Lutheran Church's Facebook page. Officiated by Reverend Jeffrey Bloom. A luncheon will follow.
Graveside services will be 1:30 pm Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Schuyler Cemetery. Schuyler, NE.
Officiating by Reverend Jeffrey Bloom. Following graveside services the family invites you to join us at the Schuyler Eagles Club 322 East 11th St. Schuyler, NE.
Memorials to the family to be designated at a later time.
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