Philip Henry

On Sunday, May 12th, 2019 we lost a beautiful soul. Philip William Henry passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Three Links Care Center in Northfield. He was 80 years old.
Funeral Service will be 1:00 PM on Monday, May 20, at Starkson & Steffel Funeral & Cremation Service ~ McRaith Chapel of Waseca. Interment will be in Woodville Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Waseca American Legion and VFW. Visitation will be for two hours prior to the service at the funeral chapel on Monday.
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Memorials are preferred to St. Croix Hospice, Three Links Care Center or donors choice.
Philip was the 5th child born to Mabel and Philip Henry Sr. on December 3rd, 1938 in Albert Lea. He grew up with six sisters and two brothers, and loved to tell stories of his childhood and how much fun he had growing up with them.
He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1957. In 1959, while he and his buddy were "cruising around" downtown Waseca, he met Arla Enderson. He initially gave her a fake name, and once his father found out and scolded him, he told her his real name and they began dating. It wasn't long before they were engaged, and they married on October 29th, 1960, at Grace Lutheran Church in Waseca. He was an exceptionally loyal and loving husband for nearly 59 years.
Philip served in the military from 1961-1963. He spoke highly of the time he spent stationed in Hawaii and visiting Thailand.
When he returned from the military he began his career at Brown Printing, which lasted 35 years, retiring in 1998. He enjoyed the friendships of many co-workers and always spoke fondly of them. Our Dad worked long hours, yet always came home with a smile, happy to see his family and ready to spend time with us. He always made us feel important.
Family was everything to our Dad and he made sure we knew it. He was adventurous and fun, always planning a vacation or a day trip somewhere. He was funny, warm, genuinely kind, and selfless. Whether he knew a person well or not, he was always willing to help someone out whenever he could.
He will be missed everyday for the rest of our lives. It's difficult to let go of someone who loved everyone so much. To those of you who loved him too, we thank you with all our hearts. He deserved to be loved by everyone.
Philip is survived by his wife, Arla; sons: Shannon (Lynnea), Henry, and Todd (Lisa) Henry; daughter, Heather (Brian) Breck; 12 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.
To our Dad....thanks for all of the wonderful memories. We will continue to honor you by living the way you always did....selflessly and with a kind heart.