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Philip Caldwell Obituary
Philip Allen Caldwell
August 20, 1931-November 28, 2021
Philip Allen Caldwell, 90, of Bettendorf, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Unity Point Hospital, Bettendorf. Per his wishes cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will take place at the Rock Island National Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.weertsfh.com.
Philip was born on August 20, 1931 in Davenport to Maurice Senn and Edna Ann (Niemann) Caldwell. He graduated from Davenport High School and St. Ambrose University. He was united in marriage to Eloise Aneidra Ripperton on February 6, 1954 in Iowa City, IA while a student there. He served with the 5th Regimental Combat team in 1952 in Korea and was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster and Bronze Star. He was a founding member of the Cornbelt Running Club and ran hundreds of races including 26 marathons. Philip retired from the Rock Island Arsenal after 16 years of employment.
Philip is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Eloise; children, Joy (John) Huffman, Michael Caldwell, Beth (John) Weber, Linda (Daniel) Post, Kevin Caldwell, Scott (Carol) Caldwell, Craig (Randy) Caldwell-Krizan; 15 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Kenneth Caldwell.
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Dave Lunsford
February 14, 2023
My LUNSFORD family had high regard for Phil and he is still greatly missed. Good son, good husband and parent, good Gpa, good soldier, good citizen and a AAA friend.
Dave Lunsford
Gina Bettini
December 1, 2021
So sorry to hear of Phil´s passing. Always enjoyed walking with Phil and Eloise around DC park and bike path. A life well lived.
Bruce E Nelson
December 1, 2021
great man
Dave & Thelma Lunsford
November 30, 2021
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Dave & Thelma Lunsford
November 30, 2021
We are so sorry learn of Phil´s passing. A life well led. From gathering scrap to help the WWII effort to his own combat in Korea, subsequent success in marriage and parenting to a long career in service to his country and innumerable acts of community support. A fine citizen! He was a most decent man and a genuine friend who will be greatly missed.
Verla Niemann Wulf
November 30, 2021
My sincere sympathy to you all on the loss of Philip. May God's love sustain during this time of grief.
Thomas McBride
November 30, 2021
So sorry to hear if Phil´s passing. I always enjoyed our getting together at the running events. He will be greatly missed be all that ever met him.
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