Phyllis Lavonne Greseth

Phyllis Lavonne Greseth, age 88, of Wanamingo died Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester. She was born of December 12, 1926 in rural Wanamingo to Gerhard and Stella (Lexvold) Kvamme. She grew up on the family farm and attended rural schools. Phyllis graduated from Wanamingo High School and went on to attend business school. She worked for the Fred L. Gray Company before her marriage to Donald U. Greseth on February 17, 1951 in Minneola. The couple first made their home in Rochester where Phyllis worked for the C.O. Brown Company for several years. They later moved back to Wanamingo. She worked in the home raising her four children. She was a devoted wife and mother who took great pride in her family. Phyllis was a longtime member of Stordahl Lutheran Church. She was a past president of the Ladies Aid and was a member of the Bible study group and church choir. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and playing bridge. Phyllis was in the same bridge club for over 40 years. She will be greatly missed and remembered for her love for her family and everyone she met.
Phyllis is survived by her loving husband, Don; four children, Randy Greseth of Red Wing, Tim (Suki) Greseth of Mililani, HI, Dan (Margaret) Greseth of Zumbrota, and Lisa (John) Hager of Kasson; 16 grandchildren, Tony (Rachel) Greseth, Nick Greseth, Kelli Greseth, Staci (Tom) Anzaldo, Jamie (Rickie) Tan, Tyler Greseth, Kylie Greseth, Peter Greseth, Paul Greseth, Greg Greseth, Michael (Samantha Monson) Greseth, David Greseth, Mark (Mac Davis) Greseth, Grace Hager, Jack Hager, and Elle Hager; seven great-grandchildren, Thomas Greseth, Ryder Anzaldo, Kayden Anzaldo, Brantley Greseth, Victoria Greseth, Carson Greseth, and Lincoln Hayter; two sisters, Dorothy (Ken) Prigge of Bemidji and Karen Johnson of Rochester; and many other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, January 18, 2015 at Stordahl Lutheran Church in Roscoe Township with Reverend Kathleen Lowery officiating. Private burial will be the following day in the church cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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Visitation

JAN 18. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (CST)

Stordahl Lutheran Church

Service

JAN 18. 1:00 PM (CST)

Stordahl Lutheran Church