Philip Thomas Michaels
February 13, 1933 - February 17, 2019
Philip Thomas Michaels, 86, of Elkhart, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Riverside Village, Elkhart. He was born on February 13, 1933 to Frank and Alice (Nilon) Michaels. He married Irina M. (Parpura) Michaels on Nov. 17, 2001 and she survives. Also surviving are 3 children, David (Vickie) Michaels, Burr Oak, Michigan, Kathy Spalding, Goshen, Richard (Michelle) Michaels, Bristol, 3 adopted children, Scott Michaels, Goshen, Crystal Michaels, Maclasky, Ohio, Cara (John) Looney, Lakeville, 17 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1st wife, Rosemary Michaels and 7 siblings. Philip served in the US Air Force for 4 years. He was owner and operator of Michaels Insurance Agency and enjoyed working. He was a member of St. Mary of the Annunciation Catholic Church in Bristol. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019, with the service following at 6 p.m., all at Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret Funeral Home, 311 S. Main St., Goshen. Father Bob Van Kempen will officiate. Burial will be at Violett Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com
Philip Thomas Michaels, 86, of Elkhart, died Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Riverside Village, Elkhart. He was born on February 13, 1933 to Frank and Alice (Nilon) Michaels. He married Irina M. (Parpura) Michaels on Nov. 17, 2001 and she survives. Also... View Obituary & Service Information