Phillip Lewis Lillich

Phillip Lewis Lillich, age 85, of Wauseon, passed away on June 16, 2026 at Fulton County Health Center after a long illness. Phil was born in Blissfield, Michigan to Harry and Marie (Grime) Lillich on June 11, 1941.

Phil graduated from Wauseon High School, Class of 1959. Phil worked for the City of Wauseon - Public Works Department for 30 years and the last few years prior to retirement he was Superintendent. After his retirement he enjoyed golfing and fishing at their place at Silver Lake near Kinderhook, Michigan for almost 30 years. The last twelve years they enjoyed their winters in Zephyrhills, Florida where he continued his love of golf and fishing.

He is survived by his significant other, Vena Bowers of almost 38 years. Phil has two daughters, Bonnie Spiess (Jerry Cameron) of Wauseon, Ohio and Beth (John) Broman of Petoskey, Michigan. He has five grandchildren, Jeremy and Jamie Spiess, Tyson Cameron, Ethan (Grace) Broman and Aaron (Jenna) Broman and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Joe Lillich of Howe, Indiana; sisters, Becky (Garry) Miller of Wolcottville, Indiana and Bobbie (Bruce) Roth of Wauseon, Ohio and many nieces and nephews.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Pam Boger, Paulette Gephart, Terry Lillich and a granddaughter, Jennifer Spiess.

Friends are invited to gather for a Graveside Service on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Caspar Parish Cemetery in Wauseon, Ohio, Rev. Maryann Reimund officiating. There will be a Celebration of Life and gathering following the Graveside Service from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at VFW Post #7424, 1133 N. Ottokee St. in Wauseon. 

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