Sherry Yaktus

PORTAGE – Sherry Yaktus passed away at Wisconsin Dells Health Services in the Memory Care Unit due to a long battle with Dementia.

She was born in Portage and worked as a teller for City Bank until opening the Portage Credit Union, which she was the President of in her home for 41 years.  As a long-time volunteer at Divine Savior Hospital, she installed Lifelines in homes with her husband, Frank, and did Meals on Wheels.  As a hobby, she did dog grooming out of the family garage for 15 years; poodles mostly.

Sherry had many friends all of her life and will be missed by many.  Her family would like to thank everyone who assisted in her care in the Dells, and we appreciate all the love and kindness from everyone who works there.

Visitation will be from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage.  Memorial services will be at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the funeral home.  Burial will be private. 

In memory of Sherry, please donate to the Columbia County Humane Society, N7768 Industrial Rd., Portage, WI  53901.

Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.