Phil Fliflet

Phil Fliflet, 79, Sheldon, died Monday, March 20, 2023, at his home.

Phil was born Dec. 10, 1943, in Ladysmith, to Richard and Irene (Mortimer) Fliflet, and was raised in Sheldon.

He was a college wrestler, cattle dealer, racehorse owner, rodeo bull rider, farmer and small business owner. He loved spending time with his best friend, Martin Yoder, and his grandchildren.

Phil married Dawn Petska Sept. 12, 1987, in Chippewa Falls.

He is survived by his wife – Dawn; two sons – Kent Fliflet (Mary Anna Champa), Eau Claire, and Brett Walsh (Mary Jo Hibbard), Ladysmith; four daughters – ReNae Bolts, Naples, Fla., Rachel Fliflet (Brenda Weyenberg), Eau Claire, Amanda Fliflet, Oxford, Miss., and Chrissy Hurtgen (JP Hurtgen), Senoia, Ga.; six grandchildren; two brothers – Darrell Fliflet, Eau Claire, and Terry Fliflet (Julie), Winona, Minn.; and two sisters – Gail Unterschuetz (Bruce), Iquitos, Peru, and Patricia Miller (Dan), Venice, Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents – Richard and Irene (Mortimer) Fliflet; and a sister – Marlene Fliflet.

A memorial service was held at noon, Wednesday, March 29, at Sheldon Church of Christ, with Jeremy Allard officiating. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until noon, with lunch to follow.

Nash-Jackan Funeral Home in Ladysmith, assisted with the services.