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Ron Kienlen
April 12, 2009
I remember Phil (and his brother Steve and sister Sharon) from the early years when we gathered with our parents at our paternal grandparent’s house in Aurora, Illinois. As I recall, Phil’s parents lived in Fort Wayne at the time, so it was always a special occasion when we were able to get together. It was always a fun time for us kids. As we grew up and went off to school and began our lives we lost touch until Phil moved to Northern Virginia with Anne. As I recall, we met by chance through the phone book. Our work lives were busy but we got together a couple of times.
Shortly thereafter Phil and Anne divorced and Phil moved down to Tennessee with a new job. My wife and I were able to visit Phil several times as we vacationed there and in Florida. Time and distance took their toll and we lost track of Phil, although we tried to keep up with his life through Phil’s dad (Uncle Kenny), on our annual visits to Florida. I remember Phil as a warm person, full of joy for life. On one of those trips he had a new sporty black car and was very pleased with his new toy. I cherish my memories – they were all good.
Scott Buechler
March 28, 2009
Phil was a people magnet and an organizer. Wanna get a softball team together? Phil did it -- and organized practices and had no interest in controlling the qualify of the player -- anyone who wanted to join had a position.Wanna watch the Super Bowl? Get together at Phil's, where he and Lisa would serve up the chili. Bring some beer to add to the selection.
You couldn't help loving Phil. He made you laugh and kept you honest.
Andy and Alex, he loved you dearly. Being your father was his greatest gratification.
I miss him.
Anne Leightner Kienlen
March 28, 2009
I was blessed to have Phil as my husband, and felt fortunate to spend ten years with him. He was a good man who loved his two sons deeply; cared for his friends; and enriched each community he lived in by giving generously of his time to coach youth sports. He is terribly missed by those of us who knew him. I hope he is at peace now, and my love for him continues.
Phil Kienlen -- A Friend for Life
Dan Voss
March 19, 2009
I met Phil when we were both working at Lockheed Martin (then Martin Marietta) in Orlando, FL, during the 1980’s, and we became close friends. Our relationship continued when Phil moved to our facility in Oak Ridge, TN, and later on to Raytheon in Garland, TX.
As tough as this loss is for me, to find the strength to deal with it I have only to look at Phil’s life, which was a tribute to integrity, professionalism, courage, humanity, love, and the sheer joy of living. In death, as in life, his friendship sustains me.
Phil battled a terrible disease with great dignity and courage. He maintained his trademark sense of humor even under his affliction. Through it all, as ever, his first concern was for his two sons. His love for them is boundless and timeless. Alex and Andy, please know that your dad will be with you always.
Dan Voss
Deltona, FL
Donald Wampach
March 12, 2009
Phil, you were a fine Christian gentleman and a wonderful father. My condolences to Andy and Alex and to your family. Rest with Our Lord. Your cousin, Don Wampach
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