Donald Philippi

On Wednesday, September 1, 2010, after a long hard battle, Don Philippi lost the war surrounded by loved ones. Donald, 76, of Calhoun, GA was born on April 5, 1934 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Edward and Emily (nee Enger) Philippi.

Don was an avid collector of bald eagles. Bald eagles lost their biggest fan in the world. He was the greatest patriot ever known, and bigger than life itself, an amazing man.

"I am as free as a bird now, and this bird you cannot change. Flying clear across the sky as an eagle, watch these wings glide like your smile. You will always be the reason for my smile; you are the strongest eagle flying high."

Survivors include his wife, Joyce Hook Philippi; two sisters, Joyce (Ronald) Cina, and Elaine (Edward) Seeger; children, Diane Bruce, Michael Philippi, Denise Philippi, Kathy Stinson, and David (Denise) Philippi; and grandchildren, Curtis, Jeremy, Sarah, Justin, Tanya, Ashley, Jordan, Allen, Brianna, Lamon, Megan, and Marisa.

Memorial services for Mr. Don Philippi will be held Tuesday, September 7th at 2:00pm from Trinity Baptist Church, 1170 Rome Road, SW, Calhoun, GA.

Graveside services will be held on September 17th at 2:00pm from the Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois 60181.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Calhoun, GA 30701.

Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home of Calhoun, GA, a legacy of compassion and care, is in charge of local arrangements for Don Philippi of Calhoun, GA.