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Harry Phipps Obituary
Harry was born on November 18, 1926 in Monclova Township, Ohio, to Harry Sr. And Viola (Freshley) Phipps, both of whom are deceased. He was married to Evelyn (Cable) Schwenning and she survives in Upper Sandusky.
He is survived by his children, Tom (Carolyn) Phipps of Port Richey, Florida, Susan Phipps of Central Point, Oregon, Dave (Jean) Schwenning of Bucyrus, Don (Valerie) Schwenning of Upper Sandusky, Tom (Nataliya) Schwenning of Crestline, Tim (Ronda) Schwenning of Palmetto, Georgia, and Matt (Mary Anne) Schwenning of Carey. Three grandchildren, Ryan, Eric, and Michael Phipps, and twenty-one step grandchildren. He is survived by a sister, Bess Ramlow of Maumee.
Harry was preceded in death by a stepson, Mark Schwenning, and two grandsons, Sam Phipps, and Benjamin John Schwenning and
He was a 1944 graduate of Monclova High School and went on to serve in the US Army during World War II.
Harry retired as an accountant with Owens-Illinois in Toledo after many years.
For hobbies, Harry enjoyed golfing throughout the years, having recorded a hole-in-one.
A graveside service for Harry "Bus" Phipps will be held at 1:00pm Friday, April 28, 2023 at the Fort Meigs Cemetery, with Chaplain Steve Sturgeon officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wyandot Memorial and can be sent to Lucas Batton Funeral Home, 476 S. Sandusky Ave. Upper Sandusky, Ohio, 43351.
Online condolences may be shared at www.lucasbatton.com
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Ryan Phipps
April 25, 2023
I shared these thoughts on my FB page the day my Grandpa passed... I´d like to share here to let everyone know how much he meant to me...
"The greatest man I have ever known, passed away this morning and went to his eternal home in heaven with Jesus. I´ve met countless famous people in my life, even stood face to face with Tiger Woods, but this man stood head and shoulders above them all. He was the kindest man and the most gentlest soul, I don´t think he had ever met a stranger.
I use to love spending time with him as a kid, he taught me how to use a hammer, swing a golf club, love the country and the song of the crickets at sunset. He gave me my love of strong, black coffee (even though he kept his secret of putting sugar in his for as long as I´ve known him!), and golf too. he was there when I got my first eagle, and broke 80 for the first time.
He saved my life not long after I graduated high school, and guided me off the wayward path I was speeding down, and set me on the straight and narrow making sure I didn´t miss the bus to Air Force basic training. He never judged me for the mess I was in, never said a cross word about it, he just loved me and kept me moving forward. He was a veteran himself also, serving in the Army during WWII... I called him every single year on May 23, for 28 years, thanking him for putting my long haired hippy butt on that bus to basic. By the grace of God and my Grandpa, I am who I am today, to whom I am eternally grateful.
He lived a good long life, for which I am sure he was proud of, although you would never here him boast or brag about anything. He was dearly loved by so many, my first grandma who he loved completely through thick and thin, till her last breath. Then our bonus Grandma Evelyn, who he married later on, but to see the two of them together, just brought joy to my heart! My heart breaks for you Ev...
I will miss talking about life and politics with you Gramps, and about golf and my golf course, the weather, and of course my kids and grand kids... I loved that he always asked about them, and oh how his face lit up to see their pictures!
96 and a half years is a good long life Grandpa, I am grateful for the 54 of them I had privilege of being your grandson. I miss you so much Grandpa, I wish I could have been there by your side to tell you again how much I love and cherish you. but I am so glad your knees aren´t hurting anymore! I´ll bet you ran and jumped for joy the moment you opened your eyes in heaven!
I will see you again one day Gramps, until then, fairways and greens, and make Sammy putt everything out!"
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Richard and Ruth Stiff
April 16, 2023
Our condolences to all the Phipps family at Harry´s passing. Wish we could have known him!
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