Phillip P. Zander

CROSS PLAINS-Phillip P. "Shimmel" Zander, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2015 surrounded by his loving family at the Waunakee Manor.  He was born on May 2, 1931 in Cross Plains, the son of Jacob and Amelia (Bollenbeck) Zander.  He attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School, Park High School in Cross Plains and Middleton High School.   Phillip proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Post No 245 of Cross Plains.    He worked for Coca Cola in Madison for 22 years.  He then went to work for General Beer and Beverage until his retirement.   He was united in marriage to the love of his life Doris Sersch.  She preceded him in death in 2011. Phillip had a variety of interests including gardening and tending his yard, sports, especially the Brewers and Packers and playing cards but truly treasured most the time he spent with his family and many friends.   Phillip is survived by  his children Dennis (Lisa) Zander, Klamath Falls, OR, Tamra (Everett) Harder, Negaunee, MI, Kevin "Tanker" (Cheryl) Zander and Todd (Donette) Zander, of Cross Plains; grandchildren, Kyle (Rachel Ignasiak) Zander, Lucas (Laura) Harder, Donovan Harder, Travis Zander, Rachel Zander, Brian Williams, Kelsey (Andrew) Kulis and Tanner Hirth; great-granddaughter, Evelyn Kulis;  three special nieces, Vicki (Bill) Hilgers, Steffi (David) Musa and Jodi Wells; sister, Agnes Bram, brother-in-law, Richard (Sharon) Sersch; and a sister-in-law, Loretta Zander.  In addition to his wife, Doris, Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; four children in infancy; a granddaughter, Lindsey Zander; six brothers, Arthur, Albert, Anthony, Roman, James and Arnold; and two sisters, Dorothy and Julianna.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes Street, Cross Plains at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2015, with Father Thomas Kelley presiding.  Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery following the service where military rites will be accorded.  Visitation will be held at the church on Friday, October 2, 2015 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m.  and also on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.  The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Karen Loomans and staff, St. Croix Hospice and the staff of Waunakee Manor for their loving care and support.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2800 Royal Ave., Monona, WI 53713.  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.