Phillip Gene Strouse

Phillip Gene Strouse, age 68, of Ligonier, IN passed away following an extended illness. He was born on October 16, 1949 the son of Marlo Clifton and Donnabelle Rose (Staton) Strouse in Wolf Lake, IN.

Phillip is survived by his siblings, Don (Sally) Strouse of Goshen, IN, Kathy (Randy) Cronk of Fort Wayne, IN, Kim Short of Ligonier, IN, and Karen Strouse of Ligonier, IN; special nieces and nephews, Tim Strouse, Jim Strouse, Tammy Hicks, Vince Gose, Ron Short Jr., Shawna Short, Matt Short, Bobby Ritchie, Mandy Deskins, and Jessica Griffith; along with his friend and cousin, Melody Mellow; and a good friend, John Alfrey.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Susan Gose; a niece, Tiffany Ritter; and good friends, Jim Wyatt and Roger Sprague.

Phillip worked as a machinist for many years and enjoyed collecting tools and repairing things, mushroom hunting, and fishing.  He also had a love for birds, especially hummingbirds. More than anything, Phillip enjoyed spending time with his familyand friends, and loved having children around, especially his nieces and nephews.  Phillip was deeply loved, and he will be deeply missed.

A funeral service will be held in Phillip’s honor on Monday, September 24, 2018 at 11 AM at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South; Ligonier, IN 46767. Pastor John Lutton will officiate. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier, IN.

Family and friends will be received from 10-11AM prior to the service on Monday at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be directed to Noble Transit, 111 Cedar St, Kendallville, IN 46755.