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Philip Lee "Phil" Dowling

1956 - 2022

Philip Lee "Phil" Dowling obituary, 1956-2022, Madison, WI

Philip Dowling Obituary

Dowling, Philip Lee "Phil"

MADISON - Philip Lee "Phil" Dowling, age 65, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, at UW Hospital surrounded by family. He was born on Sept. 10, 1956, in Madison, the son of Philip and Cecile (Schlough) Dowling.

Philip is survived by his son, Brian Dowling; two daughters, Kimberly (Mark) Keehn and Tina Dowling; father, Philip; brother, Patrick (Joan) Dowling; and two nephews, Parker Dowling and Brogan Dowling. He was preceded in death by his mother, Cecile.

A private service will be held. A future celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in Phil's name to the American Red Cross or towards a youth bowler scholarship fund that will be established in his honor. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

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Published by Madison.com on Jan. 30, 2022.

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Ann Bodden

January 31, 2022

Please accept my condolences. As a staff member at the Red Cross I know that Phil was a very giving person and I'm sorry that you lost him. If I can be of any help please let me know [email protected].

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