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Philip Krouskop Obituary
LIMA -- Philip 'Coach' Krouskop age 79, of Lima passed away 11:30 p.m., Saturday Sept. 3, 2022 at The Springs of Lima. He was born August 24, 1943 in Lodi, Ohio to the late Ralph Emerson and Mary Madge (Kinney) Krouskop. Phil played 3 sports in high School and 2 sports in college. He was president of the first graduating class of Perry High School in 1961.
He attended Bluffton College and studied Sociology and Psychology. He played on the 1962 baseball and football teams that were inducted into the Bluffton College Hall of Fame in 2007. Phil went on to the University of Pittsburg to get his master's degree in education, further studies were done at Ohio Northern University in special education.
He taught 37 years at Lima Perry High School and coached 40 years of varsity baseball, 24 years of basketball, track, football and golf. In 2011 he was inducted into the Ohio Coaches Hall of Fame having coached more than 1,234 ballgames. He was a member of the Ohio High School Baseball Coaches Association for more than 30 years. For the many contributions Coach made to high school sports he was inducted into the Bluffton College Athletic Hall of Fame in 2016.
After retirement he continued to work with the kindergarten classes at Perry and read to them. He was also a long-time member of Perry United Methodist Church and sponsored 2 families in the Dominican Republic. Coach is survived by 2 brothers: David (Judy) Krouskop of Monticello, Utah and Dale Krouskop of Lima, a sister-in-law Beverly Krouskop of Elida; nieces: Kim Howard, Pam Fuerst, Linda Pelger and Jeri Montella, nephews Jeff Krouskop and Joel Krouskop and several great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother Paul Krouskop.
The family will receive friends 10 to 2 p.m., Monday, September 12 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. The funeral service will follow at 2 with Pastor Greg Wack officiating and burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Perry Athletic Boosters and online condolences may be shared at BayliffAndSon.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Philip Krouskop
Don, Karen, Matt, Jessica and Mike Cummins
September 12, 2022
Thoughts and prayers for the Krouskop family. Phil was a great and respected coach and a great person. He will surely be missed.
Earl Totty
September 9, 2022
A true Commodore...A great Coach.....A sincere friend. I have great memories of so many ball games and of the lessons Coach taught me about life. The lessons about discipline and work ethic remain with me to this day. He was an outstanding friend of our family and was always there for us no matter what for so many years. You will be missed Coach but never forgotten. RIP Coach K.
Ron Ferguson
September 8, 2022
One of the good guys God´s speed Phil
Joe Hunt and Lynn Hunt
September 8, 2022
I knew Phil from school and being at their house. they called it twin lake recreation center. We spent a lot of time there playing football, baseball, basketball and swimming He was great guy, fun to be around. Easy to talk to. We called his mom Mrs K I kind of lost contact with him when i got a job and got married but, life goes on he will be missed by me and a lot of other people. Dale and family you will be in our prays We know he is in a better place rejocing with mom and dad and brother Paul. God bless. Joe and Lynn Hunt
Doug E Foley
September 7, 2022
I am very sorry to hear of Phil's passing away, but he is most definitley at peace. Phil and my family share many wonderful memories and he will be truly missed, but never forgotten.
Marilyn Roth Basinger
September 7, 2022
I will always remember Phil Krouskop with a degree of admiration. His brother Paul was a superlative musician, director and educator, and Phil was equally committed to quality instruction and coaching in the classroom and on the ball diamond. Both men headed top programs for decades because of their work ethic and unwavering commitment to the young people in their charge. As educators, none of us are perfect, but I doubt that any Perry High School student lucky enough to be in Phil's class, or on Phil's team will ever question his drive and support for them to achieve. Phil could always be counted upon to care deeply. You left your mark Coach.....
Victor Arnett
September 7, 2022
Phil was a great student, teacher, athlete, coach and friend. I enjoyed meeting him at Bob Evans for breakfast and having him over for pizza and chit chat. I will remember him as a wonderful, decent person.
Floyd Upshaw
September 6, 2022
Prayers for you and your family Coach Dale, I met Phil just a couple of times and I seen the love he had for his students and athletes just as you did. RIH Coach Phil
Gwendolyn Scott
September 6, 2022
Condolences to the Krouskop family.....Coach Krouskop was a Commodore supporter all day - everyday. He loved people and he showed his love unconditionally. May he be remembered as a gentle, kind soul.
Beth Dible
September 6, 2022
Dale and family, my prayers and sympathy! It has been such a joy through the years to know you all. Phil and Keith are enjoying the games from the best seats now! Beth (Henson) Dible
Larry Kerr
September 6, 2022
Dale and Family. My condolences for the passing of Phil. Oh how he loved to talk to me about the "Varsity Five" whenever I saw him at a local function.
Teresa Roessler
September 6, 2022
Taught me drivers Ed and other assignments great guy all around great personality I know he will be missed by many pp
Steve Basinger
September 6, 2022
Had the pleasure of knowing PHIL dating back to 1962 at Bluffton College. Phil was a wonderful friend and man to all who knew him. He was a Christian who lived his faith in all that he did on a daily basis. So sad that he is gone but we know where he is for eternity! GOD bless you Phil!
Renee Fowler-Iliff
September 6, 2022
Phil was a teacher of mine, I´m gonna miss him so much, I did go and see him before he passed:( My condolences go out to the Krouskop family
Kristine Poland
September 6, 2022
The Perry community was so fortunate to have this highly educated, selfless Leader! RIP Coach K
Mike Melvin
September 6, 2022
Condolences Dale, to you & your entire family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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