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Philip Wasilewski Obituary
Born: November 3, 1947 in La Salle, IL
Died: January 9, 2025 in Ottawa, IL
Philip Martin Wasilewski, 77, of Ottawa, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at his home with his loving family by his side.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14, from 9:00am until 10:00am at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30am on Tuesday, at St. Patrick's Church, with Msgr. Mark Merdian officiating. Cremation rites have been entrusted to Ottawa Funeral Home.
Philip was born November 3, 1947, in La Salle, IL, to Edmund and Bernice (Pivonski) Wasilewski. He married Sherry Ludwig on February 14, 1970 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Naplate.
Philip attended St. Bede Jr. College and was their last graduate. He went on to attain a Master's degree plus thirty from Northern Illinois University. He worked as an English teacher at Ottawa High School for over 30 years before going to work for the Regional Office of Education as a technology coordinator. In his free time, he enjoyed working with his hands, especially woodworking. He was also extremely musically talented, he played the guitar and sang in several bands including Friends of the Strings, Western Wranglers, and Skippy & the Bandits. He enjoyed bowling with his brother, going fishing at Gull Lake in Wisconsin, and cooking for his family. He was also an avid animal lover and a friend to all who were fortunate enough to know him.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sherry Wasilewski; his son, Scott Wasilewski; his sister, Barbara (Ron) Sessler; his sister in law, Norma Wasilewski; his beloved God daughter, Emily Reardon; numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and friends; as well as his puppy, Patches and his kitties, Teddy and Jimmy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Bernice; his daughter, Linda Marie Wasilewski; and his brother, David Wasilewski.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com
Ottawa Funeral Home & Crematory
1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350
815-433-0300
www.ottawafuneralhome.com
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Linda Gage
January 13, 2025
Phil made excellent meatballs and spaghetti. Sorry for your loss Sherry and Scott.
Jeane Schafer
January 12, 2025
I remember Phil as always being so very helpful. I was not an English teacher at OTHS but he was always willing to help me with technology questions or to greet me on a daily basis with his great smile.
Ellen Nelson
January 11, 2025
So sorry to hear about Phil. Prayers and hugs to you
The Staff of Ottawa Funeral Home
January 10, 2025
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