Phillip Backberg Obituary
We bid farewell to Phillip Backberg (Brainerd, Minnesota), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 30, 2025 at the age of 87. Phillip touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Phillip Backberg to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl Backberg and Alice Backberg (Juergens); his wife Babe; his brother Gordon; his brothers-in-law, Joe Dobson, Henry Hertel, Garvin Smith and Wendell Kimber; and his son-in-law Charles Klippenes.
He is survived by: his children, Dan, Barb Backberg of Punta Gorda, FL, Laurie, Greg Meller, Riverton, Bruce Backberg and Brenda Booth; his close friend Karen McGuire (Baxter); and his sisters, Harriet Smith Kimber (Bertha), Darlene (Mike Hawks) and Riverton (Donna Hertel). He is also survived by seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Crosslake Lutheran Church. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, July 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
