Phyllis Marlene (Sayler) Schauer, 87, Las Cruces, NM, passed away January 27, 2021. Services will be held at Baca’s Funeral Home in Las Cruces. Burial will be in Streeter Cemetery in Streeter, North Dakota.
Phyllis was born on a farmstead near Underwood on November 7, 1933 to Adolf and Emma (Goehring) Sayler. She grew up near Underwood until the family moved to Streeter when she was in 4th grade.
Phyllis graduated from high school in Streeter, ND in 1951 as Salutatorian of her class and went to Valley City State University where she received her teaching certificate. She taught two years in Dawson, ND.
Phyllis married Kermit Kenneth Schauer on October 16, 1955 in Streeter. They lived in several different places over the next several years, Fergus Falls, Jamestown, Grand Forks, Fargo, and back to Jamestown. In 1977 Kermit and Phyllis moved to Las Cruces, NM. Phyllis went back to school at the New Mexico State University in the 1980’s and received her Bachelor’s degree in Clothing Textiles and Fashion Merchandizing.
Phyllis and Kermit were married for 65 years. Phyllis is survived by her husband Kermit, Las Cruces; children Daniel (Cheryl) Schauer, San Antonio, TX Galeila Schauer, Bismarck, ND, Vance (Toni) Schauer, Rapid City, SD, Grant (Marlene) Schauer, Las Cruces, NM and Marina (Gus) Gandara, Las Cruces, NM; her grandchildren and honorary pall bearers, Raini, Joshua, Jacob, Danika, Karlee, Jarred, Amber, Nancy, and Jessica; five great grandchildren, and one sister Beverly Sauter, Carson, ND.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Emma Sayler, and her sister Betty Brumfield.
Memorial Service will be held privately for immediate family (www.hautfuneralhome.com)
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