Phyllis Gerberding was born February 13, 1927 in Anthony, Kansas, daughter of Harold and Ruth (Shaver) Patterson. She spent her childhood on the family farm and attended Bluff City school.

On May 24, 1943, Phyllis was united in marriage with Rudy Gerberding. This union was blessed with three children: Gary, Michael, and Lynette.

Phyllis and Rudy made temporary homes on farms near Bluff City and Freeport. After the passing of Rudy's mom, they moved to the Gerberding home place northeast of Bluff City. Phyllis was a wonderful mother and homemaker and excelled at being a farm wife, working alongside Rudy in every aspect of their farming operation.

Phyllis was a longtime member of the Caldwell United Methodist Church. She volunteered in the Caldwell and Bluff City communities in many organizations.

On November 16, 2024, Phyllis passed away at Legacy Village in Stillwater, Oklahoma at the age of 97 years.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy in 1997; her daughter, Lynette Gearhart; daughter-in-law, Linda Gerberding; grandson, Casey Gerberding; and siblings, Phillip Patterson and Peggy Catlin.

Phyllis will be deeply missed by her sons: Gary Gerberding and wife, Virginia, and Michael Gerberding; 4 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024 at Prairie Rose Funeral Home in Anthony with Pastor Matt Johnson officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Park Cemetery.

Friends may register from 9:00 to service Thursday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Caldwell First United Methodist Church and can be sent in care of Prairie Rose Funeral Home, 602 E. Main St., Anthony, KS 67003.