Phyllis Royer

(From Roper and Sons Funeral Home)

Phyllis Marie Royer, 92, of Lincoln, NE, passed away on December 19, 2024. She was born on December 6, 1932, in Carthage, MO, to Caswell J. “J.C.” & Magdalene (Buterbaugh) Johnson. She worked as an Elementary Teacher for LPS. Phyllis was a member of the Church of the Brethren where she served as a church youth leader. She was active in her community as a 4-H Leader, a member of the Square and Round Dance Association, the Star City Squares, Lincoln Educators Association, and a Director of Camp Mt. Hermon.

Phyllis enjoyed traveling, camping, arts, and crafts.

Family members include her husband G. Dale; daughters Dalene (Steve) Ward, Leanne (Robert) Dunlap, Cindy Royer, and Denise (Ken) Becker; grandchildren Janae Pianalto, Ashley Hauck, Brooke (Dan) Cashman, Max (Grace) Dunlap, Josh Ward, and Lindsey (Jay) Sayers; great-grandchildren Keeden, William, Rachel, Aryah, Dominic, Noah, Peyton, Marilyn, Oliver, Ysabella, and Summer; sister Joan Wilson. Preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Louise Smith.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 23rd at the Roper and Sons South Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr.) Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service.

Memorials to Harbor Senior Care, Antelope Park Church of the Brethren, and Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools, ATTN: Kahoa Elementary School.