Phyllis (Mrs. Nick) R. Ksenych, age 76, of Watertown, SD, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at a hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services were at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, July 15, at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown. Rev. Paul Janke officiated. Music was provided by A.J. Sherrill as pianist with Jackie Wettestad as soloist. The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Tuesday by 1:00 p.m. for a prayer service. Visitation was at the Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown on Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and continued at the chapel on Tuesday prior to services. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Watertown. Honorary pallbearers were Clarence Morgan, Carl and Shirley Kater, Randy Jahner, John Grimes, Don and Jeri Hoftiezer, Tom and Lesa Franken, Cristina Mankey, Jeanette Lawson, and Gary and Suzy Steinmetz. Active pallbearers were Adam Carow, Andrea Carow, Eric Beutler, Colton Ksenych, Cody Ksenych, and Todd Ksenych. Phyllis was born on November 13, 1937, in Yorkton, to Ralph and Violet (Morgan) Zimmerman. She lived on the farm with her family by Viewfield, and attended school in Viewfield and Benson. While living in Viewfield, she played in a band with her father, and that is how she met her future husband, Nick. On November 27, 1955, Phyllis married Nick Ksenych at Stoughton. They moved to a farm near Wilmar, where they resided for about a year. The couple then worked for several years in the oilfields in western Canada. In 1963, they moved to Ontario, Canada, where Phyllis managed a restaurant, motel, and service station, which was owned by the couple. In 1972, they moved to Watertown, SD where they have continued to make their home. Phyllis played a vital role in the family business endeavors while providing and caring for her family. She enjoyed listening to country music, traveling, and taking family vacations. Phyllis played piano at the local nursing homes. She truly enjoyed being with her family, especially her grandchildren. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Nick, of Watertown; one son, Todd (Lore) Ksenych, of Watertown; one daughter, Terry (Wayne) Beutler, of Bismarck, ND; four grandchildren: Eric Beutler, Andrea (Adam) Carow, Cody Ksenych, and Colton Ksenych; and one great-granddaughter, Ava Carow. She was preceded in death by her parents. www.crawfordfuneralchapel.com.
