Phyllis A. Ollerich, 89, of Dell Rapids passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019. Phyllis Alice was born on Dec. 22, 1929 to James Walsh Jr. and Genevieve Haley Walsh. She attended Welby Grade School, Yankton High School, and Nettleton College. She worked for Midwest Beach Printing Co., secretary for Raven Industry, School of Nursing, and a bookkeeper for Sioux Falls Livestock Co and Ollerich Cattle Co.
Phyllis met Bob Ollerich at the Arkota Ballroom. They were married on April 27, 1954. They ranched at Summit, SD., as well as farmed in Tea and Garretson. Her life was filled with 8 children that kept her busy.
Phyllis’s life goal was to be a disciple for God. She attended St. Rose of Lima Church in Garretson, SD where she was a member of the Catholic Daughters, taught CCD, and was President of the Altar Society. She enjoyed talking with the congregation and serving coffee and goodies after mass on Sundays. She thrived on the opportunity to help another person and make a difference. She spent many years serving as a 4-H leader. She also enjoyed bowling and beating everyone at cards.
She is survived by husband Robert Ollerich; eight children: Steve and Rhonda Ollerich of Dell Rapids, Tim and Vickie Ollerich of Heron Lake, MN, Beth and Kenny Jessen of Bushnell, SD, Nancy and Dallas Deranleau of Rapid City, SD, Tom Ollerich of Hartford, SD, Joleen Ollerich and Dave Ziebarth of Rapid City, SD, Lori Mittan of Craig, CO, and Brian and Lynnette Ollerich of Summit, SD; 17 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and her sister: Janet Waggoner of Yankton.
She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Larry, Merle, and Ralph, her sister Carol Kay, and her granddaughter Brooke.
Mass of Christian Burial for Phyllis was held Monday, February 18, 2019 in St. Mary Catholic Church, Dell Rapids. Interment in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Lennox.
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