Germane, Phillip Anthony “Phil”
Entered Eternal Life on July 23, 2024, at the age of 74. Devoted husband of Mary for 54 years. Loving father of Gina (Mike) Gallagher and Justin. Proudest grandfather of Olivia, Sean, Grant and Dominic. Dear brother of Carmen Graves and Sarah (Merritt Hickman) Germane. Dear brother-in-law of Robert (Vicki) Kirsch, William Kirsch, Margaret Feltes, Michael Kirsch. Further survived by many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his mother Carmen (nee Machi).
After attending Francis Jordan High School (class of 1967), Phil accepted a track and field scholarship and subsequently graduated from St. Joseph’s College in Indiana. Phil had a career in corporate purchasing at manufacturing companies spanning 45 years, predominantly at Outboard Marine Corporation. Throughout life, Phil established loving and long-term relationships which he cherished.
Phil had a passion for baseball, Italian cuisine, and making people laugh. Above all, Phil cherished his family, and his greatest joy came from spending time with them.
He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Visitation will be held at Krause Funeral Home, 12401 West National Avenue, New Berlin, Wisconsin on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM with a Celebration of Life to follow.
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