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Location: Gulfport, MS | Subject: Obit Messenger (late notice)
-Daily Tribune, The (Wisconsin Rapids, WI)
LeCLAIR, Sr., Phillip L., 80, of 2110 Evergreen Lane, Wisconsin Rapids, died Saturday, January 17, 2009, at the Wisconsin Veteran Medical Center in Tomah. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Restlawn Memorial Park. Phillip was born April 14, 1928, in Racine, to Reuben and Leona (Kosek) LeClair Sr. He married Rose Marie Leszewski on May 24, 1951, in Boston, Mass. Phillip served in the U.S. Navy for 23 years, retiring October 1, 1975. He served on the USS Sea Dog (SS-401) [twice], USS Gudgeon, USS Grouper (SS-214), USS Seadragon, and the USS Woodrow Wilson (SSBN-624)(Blue). After retirement, Phillip was a Veterans Service officer in Stevens Point for 10 years. Phillip belonged to the American Legion, the TREA, the Veterans of Foreign War, the Disabled American Veterans, the Amvets, the U.S. Submarine Veterans and the Fleet Reserve Association. Phillip enjoyed all sports, was a "Mr. Fix-It," loved the water and woods, was a great hunter, built many models for his son, and loved puzzles, Scrabble, going to the cabin, horseshoes and darts. Phillip is survived by his wife, Rose Marie; a son, Phillip (Dawn) LeClair Jr. of Wisconsin Rapids; two daughters, Diane LeClair of Sheboygan, and Wendy (Michael) Fait of Wisconsin Rapids; five grandchildren, Ginny Wassink, Shawn Brandt, Holly Brandt, Amber Fait and Brandon Fait; three stepgrandchildren, Ashley Hephner, Savannah Hamilton and Richard Hamilton III; five great-grandchildren, Ethan Wassink, Benjamin Wassink, Ariel Brandt, Monique Brandt, and Isabella Brandt; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Victor Brandt and Lawson Hephner; special friends Scott Warner, and Ronald and Marcine Amundson. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Reuben LeClair Jr.; two sisters, Romona Mixon and Annette West; and a special nephew, William Mixon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to the Wisconsin Veterans Medical Center in Tomah, Wisconsin. Ritchay Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids is handling all arrangements. "Bless those who served beneath the deep. Through lonely hours their vigil keep. May peace their mission ever be, protect each one we ask of thee. Bless those at home who wait and pray, for their return by night or day. Lord God, our power evermore, whose arm doth reach the ocean floor, Dive with our men beneath the sea. Traverse the depths protectively. O' hear us when we pray, and keep them safe from peril in the deep."
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Obit Messenger (late notice)
