Name: Visitation for Philip Dorn
Start: 2024-01-18T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-01-18T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Shawnee

LIMA -- Philip Benson Dorn, age 74 of Lima, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 10:12 am, at The Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center.

He was born May 17, 1949, in Lima, to Philip and Thelma (Reser) Dorn who preceded him in death. On September 2, 1972, he married Janine Marie Tippie Dorn who survives.

Also surviving are their children: Marcus (Karen) Dorn of Pickerington and Amber (Brian) Fox of Lithia, FL; grandchildren: Brendan Miller, Kenzie Fox, Amanda Cortes and Sophia Cortes. He was the last surviving member of his siblings.

Philip retired as a supervisor from Ford Motor Company, Lima Engine Plant. He was an automobile enthusiast and a member of the National Mustang Group. He was an avid bowler, having achieved a handful of 300 games. He was an advocate of guns and a member of the N.R.A. He was a graduate of Lima Senior High School and attended O.S.U. for two years. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Family and friend may visit the Shawnee Chapel of Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation services on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Military rites will be conducted by members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard at 6:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

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Published by The Lima News from Jan. 11 to Jan. 17, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Philip Dorn

13 Entries

Lila Dickerson

May 11, 2025

Wow still remember some of the things that happened when Ben and Bill got together. Sure liked to listen to Ben tell tales of things that had happened to him, and sometimes Bill was involved.
Miss those two guys, but both of them are in my heart.
RIP

Stephen D Carlile

January 19, 2024

Ben came from a very large family. His many brothers were Vietnam Veterans, whom he served with while stationed at Detachment 3, 6994th USAF Security Squadron, Nakhon Phenom, Thailand. I am proud to say that I was one of those many brothers who served with Ben at tech school in San Angelo, at San Vito dei Normani, Italy and then at NKP during the Vietnam War. Ben was a proud and loving American, Airman, and family man. Although these past few years had been difficult for him, he was hoping to join me in San Angelo this March for the placement of his commemorative paver at the Weyendt-Eddy EC-47 Memorial Plaza located on Goodfellow AFB, in San Angelo. I intend on being there and will proudly honor him at the ceremony which he richly deserves, along with some of his fellow servicemen. I thank God that Ben will be there with me in spirit to receive those honors, as we have always been, and will always be brothers in arms.

Mary Jane Ritchey

January 17, 2024

My heart is breaking at the thought of Ben's passing but I know he is walking tall and smiling down on each of us right now. I will love you and miss you always, Until we meet again, Your Cousin Mary Jane Ritchey

Tom & Sue Sevitz

January 17, 2024

Janine, Amber, and Mark! So sorry to read this. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Know I shall fondly remember you as wonderful students (Mark and Amber), and Janine, a long-standing, fine family friend - always!
Sue Sevitz Dublin, Ohio

Mary Elmquist Lane

January 16, 2024

Sincere sympathy to the family of Ben. I worked with Ben for many years at Ford and It was always a pleasure to work with him.

Jim and Judie Herring

January 16, 2024

Sincerest and Deepest condolences to the family. Jim and Judie Herring

Rick Michael at Reineke Ford

January 16, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Ben was a real car guy loved his Mustang's I had the privilege of saying he was a good friend of mine. I will really miss his calls to see if every thing was going good RIP my friend.

Ruth Ann Beeler Sturgill

January 15, 2024

So sorry to hear of this. Our families were the best of friends back when we were kids! Every weekend, parents playing cards, us having a blast just hanging out. Phil & Thelma were such great people and Ben was always so sweet! Mike was the ornery one.

Jan & Frank Terry

January 14, 2024

We are very sad to hear of Ben´s passing. We send our sympathies to Janine and family. Ben was such a great person and we shared his passion for mustangs.

Jenny

January 13, 2024

What a wonderful neighbor, he will be missed. Prayers & condolences to his family.

Louie and Judy States

January 12, 2024

Thoughts and prayers for the family! Rest in Peace!

Judy Price

January 12, 2024

So sorry to hear about Ben's passing, hugs and prayers to the family!

Lila Dickerson

January 12, 2024

This is very sad to see, Ben will be missed by all. He was a great friend and worked with my husband, Bill, now deceased, at Ford Motor Co. They were quite the pair. God bless his wife and family.

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