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Philipp Fehr Obituary

MORTON - Philipp Max Fehr, 56, of Morton died at 5:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 9, 2010, at Methodist Medical Center in Peoria.

He was born Dec. 18, 1953, in Peoria to Wade W. and Marjorie A. Hoerr Fehr.

He is survived by his mother, Marjorie Fehr of Peoria; his brothers, Wade "Randy" Fehr of Peoria and Michael (Tina) Fehr of Peoria; his sisters, Kathleen Brewer of Peoria and Nanette David of Peoria; seven nephews; three nieces; and several aunts, uncles and many cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father.

He was a graduate of the TMH Program at Heading School in Peoria.

He was a member of PARC and was involved in Special Olympics, where he swam and played softball and basketball.

He loved to swim, walking the Florida beaches on trips with his family, going to U of I football games with his Uncle Leo, attending Bradley basketball games and going places with his uncles and cousins. He loved people, singing and had a great memory. He was a fan of the Chicago Cubs.

He attended Sheridan Road Apostolic Church in Peoria, where services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2010. Church ministers will officiate. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, at The Wilton Mortuary in Peoria, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday morning at the church prior to services. Burial will be in Apostolic Christian Church Cemetery in Edwards.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.

Memorials may be made to Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge Home in Morton or PARC.



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Published by Peoria Journal Star on Oct. 11, 2010.

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Curt Davis

October 13, 2010

Dear Marge and Mike we are so sorry for the passing of Phillip. We knew him well and the Lord is blessed to have such a soul beside him in Heaven.

Diana Johnson

October 12, 2010

Marjorie,

We are sad to read of Philipp's passing. We hope the many happy memories will help you and your family get through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Diana & Ed Johnson (Mt. Hawley CC)
Peoria, IL.

October 11, 2010

Dear Marge & Family, Bob and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you as you adjust to Philipp's loss. He was one of God's special people and he showed us all how important love is. We think of happy days in Peoria and have thought of you often since then.

Our love and prayers,

Bob & Marguerite Hoerr

katherine poore

October 11, 2010

Phil, you will forever be in our hearts at ac timber ridge. We love you very much.

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