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Philip W. Dwire Sr.

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Philip Dwire Obituary

Published by D. O. McComb and Sons - Covington Knolls on Jan. 1, 2012.

Philip W. Dwire, Sr., 85, of Fort Wayne passed away on Sunday, January 01, 2012. Born in Fort Wayne, he was a lifelong parishioner of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Upon graduating from Central Catholic High School in 1944, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard LST870 until the end of the war. He married Marilyn (Ort) in 1950, she survives. He completed his college degree at Indiana University, Bloomington in 1951. After graduating from IU, he began working for Peoples Trust Bank and retired in 1983 from the mortgage loan department at Summit Bank. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus, the American Legion and was a volunteer at St. Joseph's Hospital. He is also survived by daughters, Kathy (Mark) Zello of Lafayette, In., Louise (Will) Wendling of Fort Wayne, Mary (Carl Minahan) of Tampa, Fl., sons, Philip Jr. (Chrissy), Thomas (Nancy), James (Laura) all of Fort Wayne and Daniel (Julie) of Whiteland, In., 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Mary (Dondero) Dwire and infant daughter Jane. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am. Friday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 2120 S. Harrison St. with calling 1 hour prior. Calling also, 5 to 9 pm Thursday at D.O. McComb & Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road with vigil at 7:30 pm. Preferred memorials to: Visiting Nurses and Hospice Home or St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fort Wayne. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

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January 12, 2012

Paul and Marty Hartman posted to the memorial.

January 10, 2012

Tom and Jan Blaising posted to the memorial.

January 9, 2012

Mary Jo Luther-Killion posted to the memorial.

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Nancy Dougherty

January 4, 2012

Very sorry to hear about your Dad. Dad's are special and will always have a special place in our heart. Please accept our sincere sympathy
Nancy and Lou

Paul and Marty Hartman

January 12, 2012

Phil Jr
Sorry to hear of the passing of your father, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tom and Jan Blaising

January 10, 2012

Another good guy goes off to a good place. God certainly blesses all the Dwires as you reconcile the loss of a quiet hero.

Mary Jo Luther-Killion

January 9, 2012

Mrs. Dwire and family ~ I was saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. Dwire. Your whole family has been so much a part of the Luther family memories in Fort Wayne. You have all been there in the passing of our Mom & Dad & Bob & Margie and I am sorry I was not able to make it during your time of grief. Please know that my prayers are with all of you during this time - Mr. Dwire was a great man and he has the family to prove it.

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Bob Swinehart

January 8, 2012

I was saddened to hear of Phil Sr. Passing. It has been years since I have seen him,but have many memories of his great love and kindness. My condolences to the entire Dwire family.
Bob Swinehart

January 6, 2012

Marilyn and family,

We wanted to let you know that we are thinking of you with Phil's passing. I know he was extremely proud of his family. Tom and Nancy, our thoughts are with you today.

Karen(Ottenweller) and Mark Ehrman

Dan Shank

January 6, 2012

Jim and Laura,
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Phillip Sr. Though I have only come into your lives in the last few years I truly value your friendship and hospitality when I visit Fort Wayne. I am sure that your welcoming spirit is a result of a wonderful example by Phil Sr.
Regards, Dan Shank

Jeff Pequignot

January 4, 2012

To the entire Dwire family, and a special hello to Jim., my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this time of loss. God bless your Dad and may god bless his soul. Remembering the days when working down at CC.

January 3, 2012

Dear Jim, Please excuse my senior moment when I omitted your place in the family when I sent my note. Love you Aunt Sharon

Tina Sutphin

January 3, 2012

Jim and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cynthia Martin

January 3, 2012

Jim,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Lean on the Lord, he will be your strength.

Linda Redman

January 3, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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