Phyllis Braun Kudika

Phyllis Braun Kudika, 87, of Wooster, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, after a period of declining health.

Friends may call Friday August 4, 2023 from 2 to 3 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home-Sherwood Chapel, Wooster. Funeral services will be Friday August 4, 2023 at 3 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Jim Cooper officiating. Burial will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens. Online tributes may be made at www.RobertsFuneralHome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare, 1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691.

Phyllis was born May 6, 1936 in Wooster, Ohio to Howard and Cora {Aiken} Crater.

Phyllis graduated from Wooster High School.

She married David Braun on August 13, 1955, he died in 1988. She later married Frank Kudika Jr. on February 15, 1992; he died August 7, 2014.

Phyllis worked for the Wooster Brush Company for over 50 years. She enjoyed being outside in her yard, going swimming and boating. She loved Grand Prix cars, spending time with family, dancing and Elvis Presley.

Phyllis will be deeply missed by her sisters-in-law Charlotte Crater, Barbara Crater and brother Jerry (Vivian) Crater; many nieces and nephews; step-children Carrie Green, Julie Hall and Matt Kudika.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband’s David and Frank Jr, brothers Jim and George Crater, sisters Mary Lou Crater and Harriet Monahan.

The family would like to thank the staff at Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare and Majora Lane Nursing Home.