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Philip Brumder Obituary

Brumder, Philip George Died January 3, 2010, at his home in Hartland, WI, at the age of 89, due to complications of cancer. He served as president, CEO and ultimately Chairman of the Board of Applied Power Corporation in Milwaukee, and was a generous benefactor of the arts, cultural and community organizations. He enjoyed traveling with his many children and grandchildren. Philip believed the true wealth of family was in its children. Philip is survived by his sister Barbara (Don Buzard), his children, Philip (Diane), Nancy (Michael Arndt), Mary, Lisa (Ted Yewer), Nicholas (Ellen) and the late Susan, and 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. The family will greet visitors Saturday from 9:30AM until funeral services at 10:00AM, in the chapel at Forest Home Cemetery. Burial services will be privately held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. EVERT-LUKO 170 Warren Avenue, Hartland 262-367-2156 www.evertlukofuneralhome.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2010.

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John Wermuth

January 14, 2010

Phil, you gave me a chance to grow in life, with 11 fascinating years under your guidance at Applied Power. Thanks so much, too, for allowing me the opportunity to buy a small part of the company until I left in 1968. Forever grateful for your kindness and your intellect!
John Wermuth

Jean-Paul Barthelmé

January 9, 2010

I had the pleasure of knowing
Phil for almost 50 years.Not only was a great person to work with,but a kind,warm,and sincerely human being.I am proud to call him a friend.We will miss him.Bon dernier voyage
Suzanne and Jean-Paul Barthelmé

Bev and Will Larsen

January 7, 2010

Phil's quick wit and curious mind; his courtly and gentlemanly ways; his deep love of family-- these are but a few of Phil's sterling qualities that made him so special and interesting as both father and friend. We will miss you greatly, Phil.

January 7, 2010

Phil.. I will miss seeing you when you came in to see Dr Davies and you always brought along some fine chocolates from Austria. Thanks for all the memories.
Lorna Loughran (xray)

Barbara Patrick

January 6, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 6, 2010

Phillip was my closest friend from the early 30's at Milwaukee Country Day School. I wouldn't have been as successful in my career had he not got me involved in manufacturing when I returned from WW 11. I will miss him.

Walt Clarkson

Bill L

January 6, 2010

He was a man that affected the course of my life greatly, he was always kind to me and truly interested when he asked "how are you"?
A rarity these days.

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