Phyllis Lorene Boller was born to Henry and Goldie (Lewis) Boller on January 19, 1937 in Ainsworth, NE. She grew up in the Sandhills south of Ainsworth and attended elementary school in the country. Phyllis attended Ainsworth High School and graduated in May of 1954. On October 3, 1954, she was united in marriage to Harold E. Kaiser. Two children were born to this union, a daughter, Bunny and a son, Kevin. She assisted Harold in managing Kaiser Radio and TV in Ainsworth until 1961 when they moved to the Calamus River area to the ranch owned by Phyllis’ parents. In 1969, they moved their home south of Ainsworth and raised dairy heifers. Phyllis began working at the S & S Store and eventually became the first woman manager in this chain of farm stores. At the annual meetings, upper management requested that she teach hydraulics to all store managers. Her adventurous spirit led her to take flying lessons along with her husband, Harold. They both obtained pilot licenses and owned their own plane for a few years. Following retirement from S & S Stores, winters were spent in Arizona until Harold’s passing in 2000. Long-time friend, Anna Mae Kastrup also lost her husband, Arne, and Phyllis and Anna Mae became the “Traveling Grannies.” They made many happy memories traveling to see family and friends and attending country music festivals. Phyllis eventually sold her place and moved into Anna Mae’s house in Ainsworth, where they lived in the summer. During the winter months, they traveled to Texas and lived in Wintergreen Estates. Phyllis continued to travel to Texas for the winters after Anna Mae’s passing in 2012. Her cousin, Marvin Boller, and wife, Edie, along with numerous special friends in Wintergreen Estates, provided assistance for her to stay in Texas. She would return to Ainsworth during the summer and live in her motor home on her son Kevin’s place. She loved attending the Senior Center and playing bridge with her friends in Ainsworth. When her health failed and long-term care was needed, there was no facility that would accept both Phyllis and her very special cat, “Miss Kitty.” Her bridge playing special friend, Myrna Jakob became her answer to prayer when she graciously agreed to care for both Phyllis and Miss Kitty. Myrna provided much-needed companionship and superb care in her own home until Phyllis’ passing on May 12, 2026.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Goldie Boller; her husband, Harold; her granddaughter, Lisa Pozehl; and her longtime friend, Anna Mae Kastrup. She is survived by son, Kevin of Ainsworth; daughter, Bunny and husband, Allen Pozehl of Gretna, NE; granddaughter, Kara and husband, Anthony Fine of Rochester, MN; granddaughter, Kim and husband, Jordan Rhodes of Papillion, NE; and six great-grandchildren, Connor and Jackson Rhodes, Henry, Lily, Alfie and Oliver Fine; brother, Roy and wife, Mary Boller of San Antonio TX; nieces, nephews, along with numerous cousins and special friends in both Ainsworth and at Wintergreen Estates in Texas.

A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth with Pastor Gary Graesser officiating at the event. Music was provided by Bob Keim singing “The Old Rugged Cross,” Kathy Bennett singing “Amazing Grace” the congregation singing “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and dismissal song, “On Eagle’s Wings” by Tracy Wakefield. A Private Family Burial preceded the Memorial Service in the Ainsworth Cemetery. Memorials were suggested to the Ainsworth Senior Center. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.hochfuneralhome.com.