Phyllis Jean Modl 94, went to Heaven to be with the Lord, on Dec. 16. She passed away passed peacefully at Aicota Health Care Center, Aitkin, with family by her side.
Phyllis was born on Feb. 10, 1926, to Andrew and Margaret Christenson in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She married Eugene Modl in 1945. They were blessed with 63 years of marriage.
Phyllis worked numerous jobs as a care taker to the elderly, cleaning homes and motels, Memorex Inc. and waitressing. After retiring, Phyllis and Gene were caretakers at Sherwood Forest Campground in Garrison. She also volunteered for Meals On Wheels in Brainerd.
Her life was her family. She loved them with all her heart. She loved to serve the Lord, and loved her church family. She loved to travel with her husband in the winter months in their motor home. She met many friends along the way who she stayed in contact with over the years. Her passion was writing poems and daily journals for many years. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, sew