Philip William Orth

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Philip Orth Obituary

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Philip William Orth, of Naples, a former long-time resident of Milwaukee, WI passed away peacefully on Friday, January 23, 2009, at the age of 90 years. He was the beloved husband for 66 years of Mariette; loving father (Pops) of Jeffery (Nancy) Orth, Martha (John) Wolf, Jr., and Sarah (Joseph) Peroutka; proud grandfather of Elizabeth Wolf, Amy (Bennett) Wolf, Leah Peroutka and Julia Peroutka; further survived by his sister-in-law, Janet Clark; other relatives and many friends.

Orth retired as Chairman of the Board of the Ph. Orth Company in Oak Creek, WI in 1996. He had also served as a Director of several corporations and community banks.

Phil, with a lifelong love of fishing, was a fly fisherman of renown, fishing extensively in Wausaukee, WI, the Florida Keys, and Montana

Extremely active in community affairs in Milwaukee, he served as Chairman of the Foundation for Wildlife Conservation, President of the Zoological Society of Milwaukee County, Vice President of the Friends of the Museum, Director and member of the Executive Committee of Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital, Milwaukee, President and District Governor Milwaukee Rotary, Trustee of Alverno College, Trustee of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, member of the Milwaukee Harbor Commission, member of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, President of Channels 10/36 Friends, National Director of Trout Unlimited, and patron of the Milwaukee Ballet.

He was a member of the Milwaukee Country Club, University Club of Milwaukee, Wausaukee Club, the Vancouver Club, The Anglers Club of New York, The Flyfishers' Club of London, England, and The Islamorada Fishing Club. Formerly, he was a member of the Milwaukee Athletic Club and the Town Club of Milwaukee.

Funeral services for this "Renaissance Man" will be on Monday, February 2, 2009, at St. Leo Catholic Church, 28290 Beaumont Road, Bonita Springs FL.

Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Internment will be private.

A celebration of his life will be held this summer.

Memorials to The Zoological Society of Milwaukee County, the Medical College of Wisconsin, or Alverno College would be deeply appreciated in lieu of flowers.

The compassionate care of the nurses who cared for Phil Orth during the past three years will always be remembered by the Orth family.

Fuller Funeral Home

1625 Pine Ridge Road

Naples, FL 34109

(239) 592-1611

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Published by Daily Herald on Feb. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Philip Orth

Sponsored by Loving Granddaughter, Leah.

9 Entries

Leah Peroutka

March 17, 2016

In memory of my grandparents:)

Mietra and David McMillan

February 3, 2009

It is a sad day to lose a man whose influence we saw not only in Sarah, Leah, and Julia, but in many aspects of Milwaukee life itself. He was a great man only made greater by giving so wholly himself to the community and his family. We are greatful for the ways he touched our life, albeit indirectly, still very positively. God bless you Orth family, our prayers are with you. On behalf of the Namdari and McMillan families.

Dana Martens

February 3, 2009

My Mom just gave me the sad news about Mr. Orth. My Dad was up in heaven waiting for him as they were best friends for so long. I loved visiting Milwaukee and spending time with the family and loved it when you visited D.C. especially for my parents 50th anniversary which was very special. I just finished the last drop of the Orth "special bourbon" How sweet it was! On behalf of the Martens Family, I extend our deepest sympathies...Love, Dana

Dr. Eric & Virginia Schenker

February 1, 2009

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Mariette and the family. Phil and I served on the Milwaukee Harbor Commission in the 60's. His good humor is fondly remembered by all who served with him.

Rick Luedke

January 31, 2009

Phil truly loved life and lived it well. The world of Rotary International has been blessed with his leadership and vision. With our sincere sympathy to the Orth family.

Rick Luedke, PDG D-6270; President, Flickering Candle Society of the Rotary Club of Milwaukee

Tracey Swezey

January 30, 2009

Always ready with a kind word or funny joke, Mr. Orth will be dearly missed. I'm saddened to hear of his passing, but look forward to seeing him when we meet again in Heaven. We pray the Lord would comfort you especially at this time.

Andrea Mann

January 30, 2009

Dear Orth Family--not only was Mr. Orth an outstanding and generous community leader,but he always made me feel welcome in your beautiful Terrace Avenue home. He had a warm smile and always a great joke to share. Our families spent many fun evenings together full of laughter and celebration--many fond memories.
Sadly, civic/business leaders of his generation are a vanishing treasure in Milwaukee.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Mr. Orth lived a full and satisfying life.

Marjory Betchkal

January 28, 2009

Mr. Orth was a wonderful person. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years. He will be missed by many. My thoughts are with you at this time.

Maurice and Norma Fagan

January 28, 2009

We are saddened to learn of Phil's
death. He was a very special man and we cherish the time we knew him. You are in our thoughts and prayers as we send you and your family our sincerest sympathy.
Lovingly, Norma and Maurice

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