Phyllis H. Watters, 92, of Waterloo, died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Parker Place Assisted Living and Memory Care, Parkersburg.

She was born August 30, 1930, in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, daughter of August and Linnett Bunce Haberstich.

Phyllis graduated from Waterloo West High School in 1947. She received her LPN licensing in 1965 from the Waterloo School of Practical Nursing and in 1976 earned her EMT certificate which she eventually used to save two lives.

She married Gordon E. Watters December 21, 1947, in Waterloo. He preceded her in death November 28, 2003.

She was an LPN for Dr. Seibert in his private practice for 11 years.

Phyllis was a member of Hagerman Baptist Church. She had been a member of Burton Ave. Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for over 30 years as well as other churches. Phyllis also conducted personal bible studies.

She enjoyed growing, canning, freezing, and pickling vegetables, as well as decorating cakes. She looked forward to her Sleepy Hollow class reunions and the annual deer hunting trips to Wyoming and Polka Festivals in Ellsworth.

Phyllis is survived by her 3 daughters, Margaret "Marge" Murders of Burlington, Iowa, Elise (Stephen) Necklason of Sundance, Wyoming and Rebecka (Thomas) Wagner of Waterloo; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 8 brothers: John, James, Daniel "Pat," Edwin, Glenn and William Haberstich and Robert and Raymond Harvester; and 3 sisters: Elma Leeper, Ina Neidigh and Mary Watterson Kelty.

Visitation: 4:00-6:00 PM, Friday, May 19, 2023, at Locke on 4th, 1519 West 4th St., Waterloo.

Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Hagerman Baptist Church, Waterloo. Burial to follow in Garden of Memories Cemetery, Waterloo.

Memorials may be directed to SIM Ministry or Hagerman Baptist Church. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com.