"Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. I just found this posting. Thinking of you and your family. Keeping you in my prayers. "
In loving memory of
David Robert "Red" Phillips
August 24, 1948 - November 12, 2020
David R. "Red" Phillips, 72, of Zwingle, Iowa, passed away on Thursday afternoon, November 12, 2020, MercyOne Medical Center in Dubuque, Iowa, from complications of CoVid 19 Pneumonia.
Plans to celebrate his life will take place after CoVid 19 subsides. Cremation rites have been accorded and burial will be at a later date at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Otter Creek, Iowa. The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.
David Robert Phillips was born on August 24, 1948 in Dubuque, Iowa to David Anthony and Genevieve Loretta (Kennedy) Phillips. He was a 1966 graduate of Maquoketa High School and had served his country in the Army National Guard. He married Karen Sue Richmann on September 18, 1976 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek, Iowa. Two daughters were born from this union, Jennifer and Rachel.
"Red" was a lifelong self-employed farmer who was born and raised and lived on the family farm in Otter Creek.
He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek, LaMotte Knights of Columbus, Cascade American Legion Post #239, and had served as an Otter Creek Township Trustee for many years.
"Red" enjoyed league bowling, cutting & splitting wood, fishing, and hunting. He will regret missing deer and coyote hunting this season. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan and especially enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He loved a social gathering and "never met a stranger".
Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Karen Sue Phillips of Zwingle, IA; daughters, Jennifer (Mike) Jones of Maquoketa, IA, and Rachel (Matt) Kingree of Brentwood, TN; 3 grandchildren, Gabriella, Grace, and Isabella; a sister, Mary (Seiji) Yoshioka of Ventura, CA; a brother, John (Karen Ann) Phillips of Rock Island, IL; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Jane (Sam) Schepers of Otter Creek, IA, Kay Myatt of Lost Nation, IA, and Allen (Pam) Richmann of Lost Nation, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Robert "Bob" Phillips.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, memorials may be made to St. Lawrence Cemetery or the LaMotte Fire and Rescue Squad in care of the David Phillips Family at Carson Celebration of Life Center, 318 West Pleasant Street, Maquoketa, Iowa 52060.
Online condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
Tributes
"Karen and Family - Thinking of you all and sending thoughts of comfort and peace, now and in the days ahead. "
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Phillips family. Red was one of a kind and the world could use more good men like him. I have many fond memories of visits including a 4 wheeler tour of the farm with Red that was exciting for sure! Love and sympathy to all. "
"Karen & Family, I am sad to hear that Red passed. I was fortunate to meet Red while working at FS. He was very easy to talk to, we talked about Farming, hunting & fishing. I will miss our coyote hunts. He was known by many and they all thought a lot of him. My deepest sympathy. Jerry Owen"
"Karen my heart is breaking. I have been so honored to know your family be in your wedding . The Phillips family is an amazing example of what a family is all about. God first then family. Still taking time to enjoy life to its fullest. Enjoying the joys of music and dance. Thank you for the beautiful memories Julie Davis "
"Dave always had a tip of the head and smile when ever saw him. My sympathy to you and the girls. "
"Dave always had a tip of the head and smile when ever saw him. My sympathy to you and the girls. "
"What a nice guy Dave was. I rode school bus with him when we were kids and he has remained as nice as always. Always took time to visit when we would see him. Deepest sympathy Karen and family."
"Karen and family...I can\'t begin to tell you how saddened Denny and I were to hear of Dave\'s passing. We have so many happy memories of fun times spent with you guys and others in our \"hospital family\". I would especially always love when we would be somewhere where there was music and watching you and Dave dance together...and dreading when he would get me out on the dance floor, because there was no way I could keep up with him! He had the type of personality that drew people in and you always knew it was going to be a fun time when Dave was there. Our deepest sympathy...Denny & Kristi "
"Karen and family.... I am so very sorry to hear this. Sending many prayers for comfort during this time...and hugs as well!"
"I was so sorry to hear of Dave\'s passing. I enjoyed catching up with him at class reunions. "
"Sorry for your lost Karen and girls - Otter Creek will never be the same without him - hoping you find comfort in knowing that he will always be in our memories "
"Sending prayers & hugs at your loss"
"Karen and family - I am so saddened by the news of Dave?s passing. My sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. Dave was one of a kind & liked by so many. We will all miss him so much. "
"Karen and family-We are heart broken for your loss. He was such a good man and great dad. Know that we will keep him in our prayers and think of you all often."
"Karen, so sorry to hear about Dave?s passing. I have such great memories hanging out with you and Dave, the Shea?s and Flenker?s. I send you hugs and prayers. "
"Karen, So sorry to hear about Dave?s passing. I have such great memories hanging out with you and Dave, the Shea?s, and Flenker?s. I send hugs and prayers. "
"Karen and family- it is with heavy heart when i read of David\'s passing... i wanted you to know i am thinking of you.. You will get so tired of I am sorry and i know how you feel...No one know how it feels except you...If you ever need to talk or run away for a while, let me know, i sure will be there for you... take care"
"Karen and families, I was deeply saddened and so sorry to hear of Red?s passing. Know you all have villages of people praying for you each and everyone of you. He simply was another one of the BEST. ????"
"Karen and girls, There are not world to tell you how sad we are at Dave\'s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. I can assure you he will not be forgotten. "
"Karen & family, Our heartfelt condolences go out to you for Red, his personalty was unique always something to talk about farming, a hard worker will be missed by us all! Thoughts and Prayers!"
"Red was so fun to be around. The world was a better place with Red in it."
"Karen, so saddened to hear the news of your husband\'s passing. Soon the sadness will be replaced with happy memories."
"So sorry for your loss Dave was a sweet man!"
"I\'m so very sorry to hear of the loss of Red. My deepest sympathy to your family. I hope your happy memories bring you comfort. "
"Karen and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Dave?s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you all. "
"Karen, Rachel , Jennifer . There is absolutely no words of comfort that l could express knowing the loss that each of you are feeling! Dave was without a doubt an amazing man! Please know that each of you are in our hearts and prayers! May our Heavenly Father wrap his arms around each of you and Comfort each of you as only he can do, at this time and days to come. Dennis and Gay Storlie "
"Karen and family , our prayers are with you and the family on your loss "
"Karen and special family, Our thought and prayers are with you on this somber day. A Great man, a Family man, A community man,. I loved listening to him tell us about your farm and taking us riding through it. I looked forward that trip each year. Watching him playfully pick at each of us, My how he could light up a room and the whole county! He touched our lives in a wonderful way. Kerry and Helen Reisen"
"So sorry for your loss of a great husband, father, grandfather and friend! Our thoughts and prayers are with you Karen and family! "
"My deepest sympathies for your loss."
"Karen and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family! "
"I\'m so sorry to hear of the passing of Red, you are all in our thoughts and prayers. "