Phyllis was born July 11, 1928 to Herbert & Louise Schumacher near Detroit Lakes. She grew up in the Detroit Lakes area where she attended country school. After graduation she worked as a secretary. On July 21, 1946 Phyllis was united in marriage to Wilferd (Bill) Bergquist at Augustana Lutheran Church in rural Detroit Lakes where they became active members and she taught Sunday & Bible school. After a few years away, they returned to the Lake Eunice Area in 1959 and made that home.

Phyllis was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She enjoyed working beside her husband, gardening, and just being outside. Her most cherished memories were spending time with her family and friends.

Phyllis will be greatly missed by her 3 children: Bonnie Stach of Moorhead, Steve Bergquist of Pelican Rapids, Larry (Jane) Bergquist of Detroit Lakes; her grandchildren, Jason (Miranda) Stach of Moorhead, Doug (Jill) Bergquist of Erhard, Gerry (Jennifer) Bergquist of Pelican Rapids, Sarah (Marvin) Vareberg of Detroit Lakes, Jody (Matt) Malone of Frazee, and Casey (Ali) Bergquist of Hawley & 13 great-grandchildren;

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Wilferd, her parents, two sisters (Kathryn Engebretson, & Beverly Coalwell), brother (Orval Schumacher), Son-in-law (Hank Stach), & Daughter-in-law (Beth Bergquist).

Visitation will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2026 from 10:00-11:00am with Funeral Service following at 11:00am at Augustana Lutheran Church- 21896 Co Hwy 22 Detroit Lakes