Phyllis (Begnaud)

Phyllis Ann Berde (Begnaud)

Age 88, of St. Paul Park

Born March 28, 1926 in Red Lake Falls, MN and died May 5, 2014 in St. Paul. Phyllis was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend. She raised 7 children, and was blessed with 27 grandchildren; and 43 great grandchildren. She was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church for 56 years; volunteering there and at Wakota Life Care Center.

Survivors include her children, Scott (Cindy), Blake (Kathy), Mark, Kent (Lee), Paulette (Allen) Ludens, Jay (Sharon), and Lisa (John) Tetzlaff; sister, Joyce Smith. Preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Helen Draeger, and granddaughter, Kateri (Duffy).

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM, Thursday, May 8, 2014 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 920 Holley Ave., St. Paul Park with visitation beginning at 10 AM. Interment at St. Thomas Aquinas Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred; donations will be dedicated in Phyllis' name for the Wakota Life Care Center.