Willie J. Phillips, 80, of Loves Park, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was born on June 29, 1940 in Algona, Iowa to Bill and Charlotte Phillips. Willie was a veteran of the United States Army and married Vera Ingrid Hanke in 1961 in Germany. He enjoyed fishing and working on the family farm in Iowa planting and harvesting every spring and fall.
Survivors include his wife, Vera Ingrid Phillips; children, Nancy (Marlin) Brandt and Gary Phillips; grandchildren, Dylan (Aleysha) and Tessa Brandt; great-grandchildren, Abigail, Lexie and Evelyn; sister, Beverly Phillips and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents and sister, Barbara Cromwell.
A memorial service will be held in Iowa at a later date.
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