Phillip “Phil” John Adamavich, age 79, of Sheboygan, died on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Sheboygan, WI on March 30, 1944, the son of the late Clemons Adamavich and the late Barbara Jonelis Adamavich Clemens.
Phil attended local schools in the Sheboygan area, graduating from South High School in 1962. On April 28, 1962, he was united in marriage to Alice Mae Siegl at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Alice preceded him in death on their 53rd anniversary, April 28, 2015.
Phil worked for Kohler Company for over 46 years, retiring in 2008. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club and was especially proud of his patent for a utility sink made in China. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching sports, especially the Packers and the Brewers. He loved classic country music and his guilty pleasure was watching The Jerry Springer Show.
Survivors include: his four children, Scott (Anne) Adamavich, Wendy (David) Young, Kevin (special friend Kelly Eake) Adamavich, and Jen (Chris) Cruz; four grandchildren, David (Jess) Young, Bailey Adamavich, Briana Adamavich, and Carson Cruz; step grandchildren, Sherry (Steve) Sargent and Adam (Jen) Young; nine step great-grandchildren; brother David Adamavich; step sister, Laurie (Henry) Franzen; sister-in-law Pat Adamavich; sister-in-law, Joan Bolle; brother-in-law, Floyd Siegl, sister-in-law Carol Seigl, step mother-in-law, Marion Adamavich; former daughter-in-law, Gina Adamavich, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his parents and wife, Phil was preceded in death by his brother, Tom Adamavich, sister-in-law, Bonnie Adamavich, brother-in-law Glenn Siegl, brother-in-law Herman Bolle, and his grandchild, Jackson John and five other grandchildren known collectively as the Cruz “Six Pack”.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Reinbold Novak Funeral Home, 1535 S. 12th St in Sheboygan. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 p.m. Fr. Paul Fliss will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please direct all memorials to Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Phil’s name.
A heartfelt thank you is extended to the amazing staff at the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, especially Dawn, Christina, Corrine, and Ann. We are grateful for the compassionate care given to Phil and the family in his last days. We wish to thank Kelly Kautzer Schmidt for the beautiful blanket that he cherished in his final days. We are also thankful to Todd and Natasha from Orange Cross Ambulance, for taking Phil on his last ride past Kohler Co.
To Phil’s brother David: thank you for being there for Dad! He looked forward to your calls and visits, especially the contraband you snuck in, like the steak sandwiches from Schulz’s or frappes from McDonald’s.
The Reinbold-Novak Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com
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