Phyllis Hulderman Obituary

Phyllis Jean Hulderman

Phyllis Jean Hulderman, 90, of Fostoria, was welcomed into the gates of Heaven on Friday, Oct. 27, 2023.

She was born May 8, 1933, in Seneca County, to Frank and Agnes (Weinandy) Burns, who preceded her in death along with her sisters, Mary Cool, Eileen Lucius, Betty Moes, Marjorie Brentlinger, and Theresa Karns; brother, Robert Burns; and granddaughter, Sarah Davis.

She married her husband of 70 years, Herman Joseph "Joe" Hulderman, on June 26, 1954, and he survives her along with her son, Joseph (Gale) Hulderman of Toledo; three daughters, Linda (Michael) Evans of Lima, Mary Hulderman of Fairview Park, and Ann (Michael) Stahl of Fostoria; brother, James (Carol) Burns of Fostoria; sister, Donna Altwies of Findlay; 14 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Phyllis graduated from Hopewell-Loudon High School and worked as the office manager for Standard Fusee in Fostoria for 17 years. In Jan., 1983, she founded The Sharing Kitchen of Fostoria and served as Director of the non-profit for 40 years. Over the years, she received numerous awards and accolades for her volunteerism and community efforts.

For decades, Phyllis was an active volunteer and participant in the community and St. Wendelin organizations. She served as President of St. Wendelin Parish Council, member of the Rosary Altar Society, Catholic Ladies of Columbia, Daughters of Isabella, the new church building committee, and served as Minister of the Eucharist for St. Wendelin, visiting the sick and shut-ins with communion for over 20 years. Within the community, Phyllis served as member of Fostoria City Council and board member of Fostoria Labor Management and Bureau of Concern.

Visitation will be 2-4 and 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, at Hoening & Son Funeral Home, 133 W. Tiffin St., Fostoria, where a Rosary will be prayed at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at St. Wendelin Catholic Church, 323 N. Wood St., Fostoria. Burial will follow at St. Wendelin Cemetery.

A luncheon will then take place in the parish hall.

Memorial contributions are suggested to The Sharing Kitchen of Fostoria or contribution toward a memorial mass for Phyllis at St. Wendelin Catholic Church.

Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting www.hoeningfuneralhome.com.