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Published February 20, 2012, 12:00 AM

Phillip Drobot

Phillip Drobot, 57, of Superior, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at his daughter's residence, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Phillip Drobot, 57, of Superior, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, at his daughter's residence, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Phil was born in Superior on July 22, 1954, the son of Mary and Paul Drobot. He graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1972.

He started his career as a mechanic at the age of 16, working for George Bleskan's Texaco. He then owned and operated Phil's Mobile and Phil's Auto Repair.

Phil loved to be around people and socialize. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing softball, bowling and to dance. He was an avid Brewers and Packers Fan. Most important to him were his girls and his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, a brother Patrick and Heidi Gouge.

Phil is survived by his mother, Mary; two daughters, Clarissa (Adam) Erickson and Carey Drobot all of Superior; grandchildren, Hailey and Judd Erickson and Brayden Simmons; brothers and sister, Paul S. (Sandy) Drobot of Milwaukee, Russ (Mary) Drobot of Superior, Maria (Rick) Plasch of South Range and Tim Drobot of Hayward; 16 nieces and nephews and 15 great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Thursday Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. until the 1 p.m. memorial service at Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N. 19th Street, Rev. Darrell L. Nelson, pastor of Mission Covenant Church in Poplar, will officiate.

Honorary Pallbearers will be, Tim Soderlund, Carl Mencel, Randy Wichlidal, Mick Wing, Gordy Carlson, Jason Sigfrids, Milton Aho, Rick Plasch and Dean Salo.

Sign the online guestbook or send condolences please visit www.downsfh.com.

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Lyle F.
Atlantic Beach, FL     02/27/2012 10:37 AM

So very sorry to learn of Phil's passing. May he find joy and eternal peace on the other side. My heart goes out to his wonderful family.

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Bruce B.
Lake Nebagamon, WI     02/22/2012 12:32 AM

Phil you will be sadly missed. I remember the countless hours of card playing at your mom and dads and the hard time you times you gave me when we would play against each other in softball. Although we haven't seen much of each other in recent years you will be truly missed. Bruce Burger

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Barb D.
Lake Havasu City, AZ     02/21/2012 10:16 PM

Dear Mary and family, Condolences to all of you at this difficult time. So sorry to hear of Phil's passing. Barb Noonan DeFore and Germaine Noonan

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