Phyllis Mae Leigh left this Earth on May 15, 2022, after 85 years. Phyllis was born and raised in Schuyler, Nebraska, the daughter of Rudolph and Adelaide Sindelar. Growing up, she enjoyed time with her sister, and was part of all school activities. After graduation, she left Schuyler for the big city of Omaha to work at Northern Natural Gas as a secretary. It was during this time that she met her first husband, Einar Olsen Jr. Together they had one child, Teresa (Terri) Olsen, and made a home outside of Springfield, Nebraska.
While raising a young child, Phyllis worked for Erdman Accounting, managing all aspects of the office. During this time, she enjoyed being part of the community, and would visit with people in the town as they passed the accounting firm. After her daughter moved out and graduated college, she and Einar relocated to Omaha. Together they enjoyed traveling—making frequent trips to Colorado and setting sail on cruises. In 1996, Einar passed away, marking a new chapter in her life.
In 1998, she welcomed becoming a grandmother with the birth of Terri’s daughter Claire. Also in 1998, she and Robert (Bob) Leigh began dating, after running into each other at church. During this time, Phyllis often accompanied Bob on his trips to deliver band instruments to various schools. On one of these occasions, Bob asked Phyllis if she wanted to marry him, to which she responded ‘Sure.’
After a nonchalant proposal, they were married on May 22 of 1999, and moved to Papillion, NE. Throughout their marriage, they spent time together traveling, going to church, watching the Huskers, and supporting community events. They often made trips to Lincoln and Kearney, NE and Independence, MO, to visit their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. During the pandemic, she prioritized volunteer work, family, and church via livestream. She impacted many lives and will be missed dearly by her friends and family.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, first husband (Einar), sister, and brother-in-law. She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Bob Leigh, her daughter Terri (Robert) Hart, and granddaughter Claire Cook.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.KahlerDolceMortuary.com for the Leigh family.
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