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A 1963 graduate of Washington Catholic High School, Philip went on to graduate from Purdue University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He later retired from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, commonly known as Crane. He loved farming and gardening and was a devoted member of Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church.
Those who now mourn Philip's passing include his wife of fifty-five years, Cynthia Wichman; his sons, Eric (Corry) Wichman of Mishawaka and Matthew Wichman of Danville. He was blessed with five grandchildren: Hailey Wichman of Mishawaka; Lilly Wichman of Danville; Abigail Wichman of Danville; Kylie Villanueva of Mishawaka; and Jaxon Villanueva of Mishawaka. Additionally, Philip leaves five siblings: James R. (Terri) Wichman of Seymour; John P. (Roberta) Wichman of Washington; Albert T. Wichman of Evansville; Marilyn A. (Ron) Summers of Tobaccoville, North Carolina; and Martha J. Wichman of Washington.
During his lifetime, Philip grieved the loss of his parents, William and Josephine Wichman; daughter, Shannon Wichman; and sister, Patricia Dennis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Philip's name to: Daviess County Right to Life, PO Box 41, Washington, Indiana 47501, or Washington Catholic Education Endowment, 315 Ne 3rd Street, Washington, Indiana 47501.
Visitation for Philip L. Wichman will be 4:00-8:00 pm, Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Ed L. Lee Mortuary, 620 East Viola Avenue, Washington, Indiana.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Philip L. Wichman at 10:00 am, Friday, January 10, 2025, at Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 315 NE 3rd Street, Washington, Indiana. Father Paul Ferguson will be the celebrant. Burial will be in the St. John Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.edleemortuary.com.
The staff of the Ed Lee Mortuary is honored to have been entrusted with arrangements for Philip Wichman.
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