Phyllis Echer, 84, a lifelong resident of Cambridge, Iowa, passed away at StoryPoint of Ankeny on October 13, 2026.

Phyllis was born on November 5, 1941. Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Joe “John” Echer; her parents, Harvey and Juanita Rench, her sister, Sharon Nash; and her brother, Harvey Jr. “Bugs” Rench.

Phyllis is survived by her three sons, Rory (Makai) of Huxley, Mick (Robin) of Des Moines and Brett (Tena) of Des Moines; five grandchildren, Anthony Echer, John Echer, Brody Echer Alle Payne and Lacey Echer; six great-grandchildren, Haley, Ella, Leo, Grason, Lincoln and Mason; and her siblings, Esther Stowe, Darrell Rench, Ron Rench and Marilyn Olson.

A graveside service will be held at the Cambridge Cemetery on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of her life at the Dorcas Hall on Water Street in Cambridge beginning at noon.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada has been entrusted with caring for Phyllis and is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.rasmussonfh.com.

We will ALWAYS miss you!