Phyllis Wragge, an active member and long-term resident of Columbus, Nebraska, died unexpectedly in her home on July 2nd, 2022 at the age of 77.

Gathering of family and friends will be on Wednesday, July 13th with a visitation starting at 10:00 and service at 11:00 at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus with Pastor Ollie Fullmer officiating. Interment will be at L'eau Que Court Cemetery in Niobrara on Friday, July 15th at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Columbus Public Library or Paws & Claws Adoption Center.

Phyllis was born on October 25, 1944, and raised in Niobrara, Nebraska, and after marrying Leon on November 28, 1964, spent the rest of her life in Columbus. Living most of their lives on Wagner Lake, she loved boating and entertaining friends and they loved to travel. As huge Husker fans, they always put on a great tailgate in Lincoln. She always had a passion for her roses, flowers, and tomato plants, but not as much as she did for her dogs and "grand-dogs". Phyllis was an avid reader and walker, and even belonged to a walking group who met almost daily. Organizations that Phyllis had a big involvement in were the Columbus Women's Club where she was also in charge of the Festival of Trees each Christmas, the Board of Directors for the Friends of the Library, and the Beta Sigma Phi- Chapter Preceptor Alpha Row & MIDAS Investment Club where she held many offices. Phyllis was the hardest worker and busiest bee - starting in the late 70's she started at Lindsey Credit and worked there over 25 years, and up until a year ago she still worked part-time at Harold Stevens, TC until she decided it was time to retire. Leon and Phyllis also owned businesses such as the 7-11 and the Rosebud Motel, as well as multiple rental homes.

Phyllis is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leon; her parents Clifford & Eda (Jantz) Foner; her brothers Willard & James Foner; and 4 beloved fur babies, Squeaky, Ziggy, Kirby, and Tripp. She is survived by her sisters, Elaine Crosley of Niobrara and Debra Tingelhoff (with husband Jim) of Elkhorn; her brother, Kenneth Foner (with wife Kathy) of Niobrara; and so many cherished nieces, nephews, and friends to even begin counting.