Donald K. Phillis, 67, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, July 2, 2010 at the VNA Hospice Center.  He was born August 23, 1942 in Valparaiso the son of Clyde & Dorothy (Brown) Phillis, and graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1960.  Don had been a Millwright with Bethlehem Steel for over 38 years retiring in 1999 then served 9 years as a driver with Kingsridge Trucking.  Although he loved to travel and fish, it was work and family that brought satisfaction to his life.
On October 1, 1960 he married Christy Miller who survives along with their three children: Lisa (Wayne) Wilson of Valparaiso, David (Nancy) Phillis of Hobart, Anne (Paul) Kooinga of Phoenix, AZ, brother, Gary (Sylvia) Phillis of Pauwaukee, WI, sister, Shirley Mills of Indianapolis and 9 grandchildren: Matthew & Kevin Wilson, Katherine, Meredith, Michael & Will Phillis and Nick, Eric & Ben Kooinga.  He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday 7 PM at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, Chaplain Craig Forwalter officiating with cremation to follow at Angelcrest Crematory.  Visitation Tuesday from 5 – 7 PM.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the VNA Hospice of Porter County.  Sincere appreciation to Dr. Trybula and his caring nurses & staff.