Jeffrey Leroy "Fish" "Fish" Philipps

Jeffrey Leroy "Fish" "Fish" Philipps obituary

Jeffrey Leroy "Fish" "Fish" Philipps

Jeffrey Philipps Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hansen-Onion-Martell Funeral Home on Aug. 4, 2025.

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Jeffrey Leroy "Fish" Philipps, 67, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay after a short and courageous battle with cancer. He was born March 21, 1958 in Marinette to Clyde and Sally (Trogg) Philipps and was a lifelong Marinette County resident. He was passionate about fishing and also enjoyed golfing. Jeff, his brother, Brian, and Cynthia Tonn owned and operated the River Road Motel and bait shop on Highway 180 for 15 years.

Jeff is survived by his father and step-mother, Clyde and Joyce Philipps; a brother, Brian; daughters, Amanda Philipps and Misty (Tom) VanDyke; 4 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and special friend for 25 years, Cynthia Tonn. Jeffrey's loved ones would like to express their gratitude to Jeff's cousin, Keith Long of Wausaukee, for his help to Jeff throughout his illness.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Sally; and grandparents, Clifford and Vivian Philipps and LeRoy and Helen Trogg.

It was Jeff's wish that no formal service be held. Following cremation he will be interred at Community Lutheran Cemetery in McAllister.

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