Donald George Philippi
On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, after a long hard battle, Don Philippi lost the war surrounded by loved ones. Donald, 76, of Calhoun, GA was born on April 5, 1934 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Edward and Emily nee Enger Philippi.
Don was an avid collector of bald eagles. Bald eagles lost their biggest fan in the world. He was the greatest patriot ever known, and bigger than life itself, an amazing man.
I am as free as a bird now, and this bird you cannot change. Flying clear across the sky as an eagle, watch these wings glide like your smile. You will always be the reason for my smile; you are the strongest eagle flying high.
Survivors include his wife Joyce Hook Philippi, two sisters, Joyce Ronald Cina, and Elaine Edward Seeger; children, Diane Bruce, Michael Philippi, Denise Philippi, Kathy Stinson, and David Denise Philippi; and grandchildren, Curtis, Jeremy, Sarah, Justin, Tanya, Ashley, Jordan, Allen, Brianna, Lamon, Megan, and Marisa.
Memorial services for Mr. Don Philippi were held Tuesday, September 7th at 2:00pm from Trinity Baptist Church, 1170 Rome Road, SW, Calhoun, GA.
Graveside services will be held on September 17th at 2:00pm from the Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Calhoun, GA 30701.
Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home of Calhoun, GA, a legacy of compassion and care, is in charge of local arrangements for Don Philippi of Calhoun, GA.
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i love you and miss u everyday.. my aunts did a great job on the ob
Heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family Diane. Your Dad has instilled some great character traits in you and I rejoice that he was able relocate to this area. My prayer is that you will always cherish EVERY moment that the two of you shared together.
God Bless…
Sorry for your loss, Don was loved by all.
And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
The snare of the fowler will never capture you,
And famine will bring you no fear;
Under His Wings your refuge,
His faithfulness your shield.
Our prayers are with all of you!
God Bless,
Terri Mills and Tom Bartlett
What a beautiful tribute to “Dad”. He will surely be missed by all but it is very reassuring that he is flying high with all of his beloved eagles watching over all of us here on earth!
I just lost one of my best friends in the world. And, I guess I should have told him that he really wasn’t that bad a card player. We loved to tease each other about bad plays when playing cards. Son of gun I’m going to miss this guy.
Dear Joyce, Diane, Mike, Denise, Kathy, David & Families.
We are both so sorry for your loss.
Don will be missed, we have great memories of all are happy times together. Mom sends her love too. Be there for each other. Love to all, Scott & Karen
Don your “card girls” will never forget your hearty laugh and wonderful sense of humor. I am sure you have gathered some angels around you and taught them hand and foot already!
We will miss you. Kathy, Terry, and Pat!
I feel so blessed to have had known Mr. Philippi and without him I would not have my dear friend, Denise. What a beautiful, tearful obituary. My heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Philippi, Denise and family.
I love you Uncle Don. Thank you for all the fun growing up and all of my cousins. I hold you dear to my heart.
My favorite memory of you is of the thanksgiving 1975we came to visit you all in Chicago. WE watched Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.