Phillip P. Warman
Phillip P. Warman, 84 of Billings,
passed away on October 12, 2010, at Edgewood Vista in
Billings. Phil was born on December 29, 1925 in St. Cloud,
MN, the son of Byron and Juliette (Adams) Warman. His father
was a farmer and Phil grew up on a farm during the
Depression.
He joined the Navy in 1943 and served his country during
WWII. He was involved in the battle of Midway and operated
landing crafts in the battle of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He was
wounded in Iwo Jima. He was honorably discharged 1946.
Following his service in the Navy, Phil returned home to try
farming. He later took a position with Great Northern
Railroad at a telegraph operator. He excelled with the
Railroad, and retired from the Laurel Yard as the Senior
Trainmaster in 1982.
On June 12, 1948, Phil married Edna Birr in Albany, MN. Four
children joined this union, Jim, Linda, Byron and Gary. The
family traveled with his career in the railroad, settling in
Billings in 1977. In his spare time, Phil loved hunting and
fishing.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edna Warman of
Billings; children, Jim (Lucy) Warman of Mechanicsville, MD,
Linda (Rod) Wurgler of York ND, Byron (Nancy) Warman of
Medford, OR, and Gary Warman of Billings; grandchildren,
Cheri Berge, Joel Wurgler, Krystine Warman and Brandy
O’daniel and Nicole Cassady; great-grandchildren, Anna
Wurgler and Noah and William Berge; and siblings, Judy,
Nancy, Shirley, Jeannie, and Michael and Jackie.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Byron,
Keith, Billy, and Julius.
Cremation has taken place. No Services are planned at this time. Inurnment will be held at Sauk Center, MN at a later date.
Remembrances
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Uncle
Phil was very special to us.
He was so much fun to be with. My memories of Phil are filled with
laughter and joking.
I only wish that we could have spent more time with Phil, Edna, and all
my dear cousins.
He was much loved, and is deeply missed.
Sincerely,
Sue Grunewald Johnson