Dale “Tink” Phillips passed away peacefully on April 6, 2015, at the age of 65 surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
He was able to be outside that day to hear the nature he so passionately loved before passing. He was the beloved son of Doris (nee Schuster) Phillips. He was preceded in death by his beloved father, Donald Phillips, and cherished nephew, Jason Phillips. He is survived by his loving wife, Victoria (nee Jankovich) Phillips.
Tink was a loving father and took great pride and love in his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Kelly (Scott) Wuttke, their daughters, Rhiannon and Lauren; Rebecca (BZ) Kayser, their sons, Jordan and Chandler; Jessica Benishek, her children, Grant and Ava; and Tyler (Ashley) Phillips, and their daughters, Tatiana and Talia.
He was a dear brother, to Donna (Andy) Prodoehl, Denny (Robin) Phillips, Dean (Joan) Phillips, Duane (Tammy) Phillips and Dawn (Chris) Hettich. He also loved many nieces, nephews, other relatives, many co-workers and friends.
A memorial gathering for special memories will be shared from 3 to 8 p.m. April 17, 2015, at the Delafield Presbyterian Church, 1851 Genesee St. (County Highway C), Delafield.
Hartson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
