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1938
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2024
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Philip Dreisbach Obituary
On Friday, January 5, 2024, Philip Gene Dreisbach, affectionately known as Swede, passed away peacefully at his home, with his loving wife of 62 years by his side.
He was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, on June 17, 1938, to Harry and Ella Dreisbach. He was the youngest of six children. He loved the outdoors and began working in the logging industry after graduating from Sandpoint High School in 1957.
On June 16, 1962, he married Jeanne Pucci, a classmate he had gone all through school with. They moved to Coeur d'Alene and raised three daughters - his pride and joy. Not only was Phil dedicated to his family and his job, but also volunteered helping serve the St. Vincent De Paul homeless population for over 25 years.
Phil is survived by his wife, Jeanne; daughters, Mary (Mark) Monroe, Jane Soltys and Jan Whitcomb; grandchildren/great-grandchildren, Travis Monroe, Hanna Monroe, Amanda (Chris) Bremer (Brielle, Gavin and Coleson), Melinda (Justin) Soltys-Bender, Philip (Sabrina) Whitcomb (Emerie, Harlow and Kaiden), Kassie Whitcomb, Kattie Whitcomb, and Matthew Whitcomb.
Phil was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and all-around man. To many he was, and still is, the best man they have ever known. The people who knew him were beyond blessed by his presence and will continue to carry on his memory with them still. Phil loved God, his family, friends and fishing. He is now at rest with his heavenly Father and loved ones that have gone before him. All who knew him look forward to the day that they get to hug him again. Until then, we love you, Papa.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 16, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sandpoint, Idaho. A rosary will be held at 10 a.m., Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. with a luncheon following. Graveside services will be at the Hope Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. for those who would like to attend.
Family and friends are invited to sign Phil's online guest book at www.coffeltfuneral.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bob Lange
January 20, 2024
Dearest Phil & Jeanne,
So many wonderful years together, and one day together again.
Blessings and Love, Bob Lange
Pat and Jodi Whalen
January 18, 2024
We loved Phil, still do, as well as Jeanne. Our hearts ache for you. Blessings on the whole family.
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