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Philip Demski Obituary
Philip J. Demski
June 5, 1945 – Dec. 9, 2023
RACINE - Philip Joseph Demski, age 78, passed away peacefully at Ascension All Saints Hospital on Saturday, December 9, 2023.
Philip was born in Milwaukee to Gust and Pauline (nee: Blazejewski) Demski. Phil was a graduate of St. John's Cathedral High School in Milwaukee in 1963 where he established an extensive lifetime circle of friends. He went to earn his B.S. from University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in 1968. In 1968, he joined Vista and was located in South Chicago. Then he attended UW-Milwaukee to obtain his Master's in 1972. Phil was employed as a well-respected Probation Parole Agent for the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections for many, many years retiring in 2006. On May 24, 2014, Philip was united in marriage with the love of his life, Carol Lynn Hovorka. They were members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Racine. Phil was a longstanding Knights of Columbus – 3rd Degree Council #1709 in South Milwaukee.
Surviving are his loving wife, Carol Lynn Hovorka-Demski; their son, Christopher (Jennifer) Hovorka, Sr.; grandsons, Christopher Jr. and Benjamin Hovorka; sister-in-law, Debra (Terry) Aul; brother-in-law, Richard (Gail Baker) Hovorka, Jr.; close cousins, Phil (Linda) Petersen and Emmett (Janine) Petersen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends – too numerous to mention all by name.
Services celebrating Philip's life will be held in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday, December 18, 2023 at 11:30 am with Fr. Steve Varghese, SAC officiating. Entombment will take place in West Lawn Memorial Park. A memorial luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Monday from 9:30 – 11:30 am. In memory of Phil, memorials to his favorite organization: Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters (585 County Road Z Sinsinawa, WI 53824-9701) or charity of one's choide have been suggested. PLEASE SEE FUNERAL HOME WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE OBITUARY.
A heartfelt note of thanks to the wonderful staff of Ascension All Saints Hospital and to Lakeshore at Siena for the compassionate care and support given in Phil's time of need. May God bless all of you!
DRAEGER-LANGENDORF
FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY
4600 COUNTY LINE ROAD
RACINE, WI 53403
262-552-9000
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Demski
Sue Pawzun
December 22, 2023
One of my favorite people sorry for your loss Carol
Paul Troglia
December 14, 2023
Here you are with one of your heroes--Spahnny.
Paul Troglia
December 14, 2023
Paul Troglia
December 14, 2023
Paul Troglia
December 14, 2023
Catherin Carr
December 14, 2023
Phil and I shared a liking for chocolate martinis.
Debby Aul
December 14, 2023
Phil was one of kind. Great man and enjoyed life did so many great things in his lifetime. Definitely loved to tell many jokes. I´m so proud to have known Phil and I would´ve never known him until he dated my sister Carol and they married. Phil you will be greatly missed by everyone that you knew you will always be in our hearts and never forgotten REST IN PEACE Love you. Debby & Terry Aul
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Dec
18
Visitation
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory4600 County Line Rd., Mount Pleasant, WI 53403
Dec
18
Service
11:30 a.m.
Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home & Crematory4600 County Line Rd., Mount Pleasant, WI 53403
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