Philip Voskuil

Philip Voskuil, 80, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017.

Philip was born on May 25, 1937 to Clayton and Dorothy (Dulmes) Voskuil. He was a proud veteran having served in the US Navy aboard the USS Hornet, briefing pilots. On June 25, 1960 he was united in marriage to Dixie Blom at Our Savior’s Lutheran church in Lessor, WI. Phil was a teacher for over 30 years at Edison School in Appleton teaching 5th and 6th grades. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trapping, gardening, and his koi pond. Phil also liked to cook and had a love for all animals. He was an active member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, delivered Meals on Wheels for over 20 years and was a Big Brother.

Phil is survived by his wife Dixie, two sons; Todd (Vicki) Voskuil, Tory (Cathy) Voskuil, grandchildren; Taylor Voskuil, Justin Head, Derek (Tess) Micke, Tommy (Aubrey) Adler, Elizabeth (Adam) Fitzgibbon, great grandchildren; Jaden, Abel, and Hudson, a sister, Ruth (Robert) Bolt, brother-in-law Bruce Blom, close friends; Mike and Becca Mannikko, nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends.
Phil was preceded in death by his parents, and great-grandson Max.

The funeral service for Phil will be held on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM at OUR SAVIOUR’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 3009 N. Meade St., Appleton with Pastor Dee Sim officiating. A time of visitation will be held on Monday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the church. Interment will be in the Highland Memorial Park. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com.

The family would like to thank the staff at Rennes, Theda Care Appleton, Dr. David Kuplick and Brad Borgen NP. A memorial fund is being established in Philip’s name.