Phyllis Jean Bangert

Phyllis Jean Bangert was born on May 7, 1937 to Harry and Bernice Dilling Smith in Albert Lea. She attended Albert Lea Schools and then moved to Chicago in 11th grade and graduated in Chicago. After graduation, Phyllis moved back to the Albert Lea area. On June 6, 1959 she was united in marriage to Dale Bangert at the United Methodist Church. Phyllis was a devoted wife and mother. When her children were older, Phyllis went to work at St. John's as a nursing assistant supervisor for 18 years. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Eagles auxiliary and Moose auxiliary. Phyllis was a wonderful cook and loved working in her flower garden, she was also an avid Viking fan and treasured spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Dale; children, Tami Kevin Strand, Jodi Kevin Willette, Jon Terin Bangert, and Andy Bangert; grandchildren, Jenny Strand and fiancé Kyle Srsen, Ashley Strand, and Josh Strand, Jill, Janelle, Jamie and Jeremy Willette, Drew and Avery Bangert, and Jordan Bangert; sisters, Joan Glen Nyman, Sue Malinki, Shelly and her daughter Katie Callahan; brother-in-law, Dave Penny Bangert; and many nieces and nephews. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; brothers-in-law, Lyle Malinki and Duane Bangert.