Phyllis First Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Phyllis First of Durant, Iowa, who passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 102, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phyllis First to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Giesel and Angela Giesel (Krusch); her husband Henry First; her son Larry; and her siblings, Herman, Louis, John, Joe Giesel, Darlene First and Angela Pontow.
She is survived by: her daughter Patricia Juchter (Richard) of Wilton, Iowa; her daughter-in-law Elizabeth First of Mesquite, Nevada; and her grandchildren, Dicharry Ash (Jef), Brandi Gregoire (Kenneth), Amy Sundquist, Trisha Wethington, Stacy Robertson and Shane Juchter (Mollie). She is also survived by fifteen great grandchildren, thirteen great-great grandchildren; and many relatives and friends.
Memorials may be made to Gloria Dei Lutheran Church or the Durant Ambulance.
