Phyllis Brede

Obituary

Phyllis Martha Brede was born June 21, 1927, in Round Grove Township, rural Stewart, Minnesota, the daughter of Ernest and Lydia (Bauermeister) Behrmann. She was baptized on July 3, 1927, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Fernando, and confirmed in her faith there on March 17, 1940. Phyllis attended Rural School District 24 in Round Grove Township. She worked in Brownton as a waitress before she was married.

Phyllis was united in marriage to Glendon Brede on May 2, 1948, at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Fernando. They lived and farmed on the Brede home place. Phyllis loved her role as a mother and homemaker. She helped on the farm, and tended to their chickens, ducks, pigs, and cows. Phyllis had a large garden, and canned a great deal of its produce. Phyllis and Glendon had shared 50 years of marriage when Glendon passed away on April 24, 1999. Phyllis has lived at Prairie Senior Cottages in Hutchinson for the past 17 years.

Phyllis was a lifelong member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Fernando. She enjoyed going fishing, and liked to knit and do embroidery. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family.

Early Saturday morning, February 4, 2017, Phyllis passed away at Prairie Senior Cottages in Hutchinson, having reached the age of 89 years. Blessed be her memory.

Phyllis is survived by her:

Son, Henry Brede and his wife, Roxanne, of Foley;

Daughter, Carolyn Husfeldt and her husband, David, of Stewart;

Grandchildren: Jason (Jean)Brede of Chaska, Jessica Peak of Plymouth, Jennifer (Jacob) Knick of Brownton, Corey (Kimberly) Husfeldt of Chaska, Stacy (Lance) Bock of Owatonna, Todd (Tiffany) Husfeldt of Wells;

13 Great-Grandchildren;

Sisters, Lena Sell of Hutchinson, and Elvera Mackenthun of Norwood Young America;

Sister-in-Law, Marcella Brede of Hutchinson;

many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her Parents; Husband Glendon; Sister Irene Domeier and her husband Ferdie; Brothers-in-law: Harvey Mackenthun, Ervin Sell, William Brede and his wife Lydia, Lenhard Brede, Clarence Brede and his wife Isabel; Sister-in-law Frieda Brede.