Phillip was born May 31, 1934 in Lake Henry, MN to Joseph and Angela (Weidner) Gottwald. He attended school and farmed until he served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He married Anna "Margot" Lang on June 16, 1956 in Contwig, Germany. They returned to farm in the Lake Henry area until 1975 when they moved to Paynesville. He then owned and operated Gottwald Oil Company from 1973 until retirement in 1994. He was a member of Lake Henry American Legion.
Phillip enjoyed old cars, old tractors, trips to the casino and playing cards. His family remembers his special devotion to the rosary which he prayed throughout the day. He loved visiting with people, especially his grandchildren.
Phillip is survived by his children Lucy Hoppe of Eden Valley, Martin (Troyce) of Kennedy, AL, Judy (Bob) Wander of Paynesville, Edward of Kennedy, AL, and Ursula (Ronald) Ruhland of Eden Valley, daughter-in-law Jane Mattonen 24 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, and brother Leo of Miles City, MT.
Preceding Phillip in death were his parents, wife Margot, son Joseph, grandson Brandon Hoppe, brothers Gregor, Herbert, Albert, Vincent and Joseph "Jim" and sisters Elizabeth Clement, Marcella Irby, Marie Gottwald, Ursula Schramel and Eleanor Maus.
Phillip was born May 31, 1934 in Lake Henry, MN to Joseph and Angela (Weidner) Gottwald. He attended school and farmed until he served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He married Anna "Margot" Lang on June 16, 1956 in Contwig, Germany. They returned to farm in the Lake Henry area until 1975 when they moved to Paynesville. He then owned and operated Gottwald Oil Company from 1973 until retirement in 1994. He was a member of Lake Henry American Legion.
Phillip enjoyed old cars, old tractors, trips to the casino and playing cards. His family remembers his special devotion to the rosary which he prayed throughout the day. He loved visiting with people, especially his grandchildren.
Phillip is survived by his children Lucy Hoppe of Eden Valley, Martin (Troyce) of Kennedy, AL, Judy (Bob) Wander of Paynesville, Edward of Kennedy, AL, and Ursula (Ronald) Ruhland of Eden Valley, daughter-in-law Jane Mattonen 24 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, and brother Leo of Miles City, MT.
Preceding Phillip in death were his parents, wife Margot, son Joseph, grandson Brandon Hoppe, brothers Gregor, Herbert, Albert, Vincent and Joseph "Jim" and sisters Elizabeth Clement, Marcella Irby, Marie Gottwald, Ursula Schramel and Eleanor Maus.
Family Members
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Gregor V. Gottwald
1915–1980
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Herbert Jacob Gottwald
1916–1995
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Albert Joseph Gottwald
1918–1990
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Marie Margaret Gottwald
1919–1982
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Vincent Peter Gottwald
1921–2002
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Ursula Rose Gottwald Schramel
1923–2002
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Eleanor Ann Gottwald Maus
1925–2001
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Elizabeth Frances "Betty" Gottwald Clement
1928–2019
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Marcella Marie Gottwald Irby
1930–2014
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Joseph John Gottwald
1932–1980
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