Donald Raymond Phillippi, 90

Donald Raymond Phillippi, born Sept. 9, 1921, passed away peacefully at home in Laclede on Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, at the age of 90.

He was a First Sergeant World War II vet.

He and his first wife had two children.

In 1981 he married Marilyn and her six children.

After several years with GTE, he retired and owned his own telephone interconnect company. He and Marilyn also owned a Youth Home for teenage children in California.

In 1991 they moved to Coeur d’Alene. There Don managed the Robin Hood RV Park for 10 years with the help of his dog Mr. Hopper.

In 2004 they moved to Laclede, and Don managed the Stateline Storage & U-Haul in Post Falls coming home on weekends.

He worked until 85 years old when his health began to fail. He then resided in Laclede full time.

Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and dancing.

He is survived by his soulmate of 33 years, Marilyn of Laclede; son Bruce and daughter Carla, both of the Tri-Cities, Wash.; six step-children, Randy of Klamath Falls, Ore., Charlie of Coeur d’Alene, Ricky of Laclede, Bucky of South Carolina, Danny of Hanford, Calif., and Connie of Hayden; an adopted son, Kevin of Laclede; as well as their spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Betty and a sister.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012, at the Laclede Community Church, with Paster Dan Moore officiating.

A barbecue and potluck will follow at Marilyn’s home next to the church.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to your favorite charity.