John D. Phillips, 89, died at his home on Friday, May 2, 2014.
He was born June 30, 1924, in Terre Haute, IN, to Ardith Lowell (Pete) and Elaine (Draper) Phillips.
John taught in public schools for over 40 years and was a park ranger at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; son Sean (Tony); and brother David of Pueblo, CO.
A funeral service will be held Friday, May 9, at 11 a.m. at Essling Funeral Home, LaPorte. Visitation will be Thursday, May 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until the service. Burial will take place in Pine Lake Cemetery, LaPorte, following the service.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.esslingfuneralhome.com.