Phillip S. Bloedel

Phillip S. Bloedel of Cedar Grove was called home peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at the age of 85.    

Phil was born in Janesville to Edmund and Dorothy Bloedel on Dec. 7, 1937.

He married the love of his life, Donna Robbins, on June 13, 1959, and together they had three children.

Phil loved the Lord. He was a kind, patient and loving father who enjoyed making his grandchildren and great-grandchildren laugh.

Phil was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He was generous with his woodworking talents, donating shelves and other items to organizations and family.

Phil enjoyed working with children and young adults as a Boy Scout leader, Sunday School teacher and Bible study leader.

In his earlier years he was an EMT.

Phil enjoyed the great outdoors, but above all he treasured time spent with family.

Phillip will remain in the hearts of his devoted wife Donna; his children Robin (Bob) Landon,  Steven (Gloria Miller) Bloedel and Bonnie (Steve) Claerbaut; grandchildren David Landon, Todd Landon, Joseph Landon, Crystal Seibel, Benjamin (Victoria) Williams, Bissa (Tony) Cragun, Sara (Sean) Mahoney, Kaitlyn (Evan Seibel) Claerbaut, Alexander (Cierra Griffin) Claerbaut and Jennifer Claerbaut; great-grandchildren Joseph, Tristan, Bowen, Waahinhewin, Kelani, Kaden and Alhora; special extended family Kari (Louie) Morales, Chiharu Ventura (Yuya, Saaya and Gabe), Carol Williams and Andrew Seibel; siblings Ed (Gwen) Bloedel and the Rev. Dave (Barb) Bloedel; and special friend Hubert (Diana) Nett. He is further survived by other relatives and good friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Don Bloedel.

A private memorial service will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Adell.

Phillip will be laid to rest at Cedar Grove Cemetery.

Memorials are appreciated to Emmanuel Lutheran, Adell, and St. Jude’s.

Eernisse Funeral Home of Belgium is assisting the family with arrangements.  Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.