PHILIP ZINSMEISTER

Rest in peace Phil.

Phil, You were always my hunting buddy...always had to bag the horns, competitive, kind and caring. I have always missed you and may you rest in peace, knowing that one day, we shall meet again.

Phil was one of my very best friends for over 50 years. He was someone that many people would say that about. He was one of the boys! He will always be remembered fondly as a great friend and teammate of the Black and Silver " FEDS"! !

My heart goes out to Nancy and Katie and all those who knew and loved Phil. So many fond memories and great weekends spent with him and Nancy when they would come to visit Katie at Ohio State. He treated her friends like family and I feel so lucky to have known him. He had the kindest eyes and heart to match. I will always picture him with his sidekick Brutus and smile. Rest In Peace, Phil, and GO BUCKS!

Phil was genuine, open, caring, funny and fun to be around. I have many fond memories with him ranging from low key nights of endless topic conversations through large celebrations and a lot of tailgating for the Buckeyes. My first impressions were that he was larger than life and that he loved Nancy. Through the years those impressions never changed. Phil will be missed and remembered by so many.

All of Katie's friends (myself included) loved Phil. He was genuinely interesting, quirky and funny. He loved Katie, which made us all love him, and he and Nancy made a perfect pair. He will be missed by so many.

R.I.P. Phil... You will be missed dearly.
I didn’t get as much time with you as I would’ve liked to, but the times we spent together were never dull! Phil always wanted to make sure everyone was having a good time, including himself! He took me in from day one and was grateful for the love I had for his daughter Erin Baxendale and for giving him a grandson. He loved his dog, he loved his Buckeyes, he LOVED to talk (for hours on end)! He loved his family... He did his best... and we loved...

Phillip was a great cousin when we were young. We had some fun times together. I celebrate his success and a good life lived.

With a heavy heart we give our condolences to everyone who loves and cherishes Phil. May God comfort everyone in this time of loss.