Phyllis M. Rieck, of Modena, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse.

Phyllis was born on January 26, 1949 in Wabasha, MN.  She was the daughter of Julius and Corlinda (Thompson) Erickson and grew up in the Modena Township. Phyllis attended Modena Grade School and graduated from Mondovi High School. After high school, Phyllis lived in Rochester and worked at St. Mary’s Hospital as a medical dietary department for several years. Phyllis married Gerald R. Rieck on October 14, 1972 at Lyster Lutheran Church in Nelson. After marriage they lived in Modena where they raised their family. Phyllis took a job in the bakery at the Mondovi Super Valu where she worked for over 30 years. She retired as the manager of the bakery.

Phyllis is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gerald, children, Melissa “Missy” (Ken) Anibas of Arkansaw and Jason (Tanya) of Rock Falls, four grandchildren, MaKenna, Aliyah, Ali and Emercyn, sister, Janis (Gary) Holmen of Mondovi, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Corlinda Erickson and one brother, Everette Erickson.