Philip B. Kuhl age 77, of Newton, Illinois passed away peacefully at 11:57 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Willowbrook of Effingham.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 19, 2023, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Newton, Illinois with Father Pawel Luczak celebrating the mass. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the mass in the church. Burial will be in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Newton. Military rites will be offered by Jasper Post No. 20 of the American Legion.
Philip was born on June 12, 1946, in Olney, Illinois the son of Bernard and Dolores (Dorn) Kuhl. Philip was a graduate of Newton Community High School, Class of 1964. Following high school, Philip continued his education at Eastern Illinois University, graduating in 1968 with a Bachelor of Education. He enlisted into the U.S. Army where he served from 1968-1970 during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged as a Specialist 4.
On April 13, 1978, Philip married Donna Marie Rubsam. She survives. The couple received blessings from God in their children, Theresa, Anne, Emily, Douglas and Gregory.
Philip was a heavy equipment operator for Doll’s Inc. in Olney, Illinois. He retired from Dolls after forty-one years of service. Philip was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton. He was a fifty-three year member of the Jasper Post of the American Legion and a fifty-six year member of the Moose Lodge.
Philip had a love of life and of family. He enjoyed spending time at the cabin and being outdoors. He also loved music. In his early years, he sang in choir and performed in madrigals. Later, he enjoyed music with his favorite dance partner, Donna. They attended the local dances, enjoying a waltz and the two step. He liked listening to country music as well as rock-n-roll. When singing became difficult Philip began to whistle, adding his special touch to the hymns in church.
Philip will be loved and remembered by his wife of forty-five years Donna Kuhl of Newton; children Theresa Coker of Newton and Anne Kuhl of Newton; Emily (John) Stephenson of Olney; Douglas Schneider of Claremont and Gregory (Paula) Schneider of Terre Haute, IN; sisters-in-law Ellen Kuhl Patridge, husband Lee of Ingraham and Jan Kuhl of Ingraham .
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Art Kuhl and Larry Kuhl, infant sister Mary Kuhl and sister-in-law Mary E. Stuckey.
Memorial gifts in honor of Philip may be made to the St. Thomas School or to the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be offered at www.crainfuneral.com.
