Phillip C. Strack

Phillip C. Strack, 67, of Columbia City, Indiana, passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at home with family by his side. Born October 17, 1954 in Fort Wayne, he was the son of James and Mary Ellen (Fox) Strack.

He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1973. Aside from being a farmer, Phil had worked for Gene Lopshire Dynamic Power Corporation for over 10 years and worked at Bosch Automotive in Albion for close to  15 years. He was a member of  St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Ellen Strack; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Loretta Strack; sister Cynthia (Jay Miller) Berghoff; nieces and nephews, Ryan (Kara) McCammon, Rod (Gina) Strack, Rachelle Patrick and Jennifer (James Davis) Strack; and great-nieces and great-nephews, Hunter, Ethan, Lewis, Eli, Claudia and Reed. He was preceded in death by his father, James Strack.

Visitation will be 2:30 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm, Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City with a Rosary prayer beginning at 2 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 9 am Wednesday at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 12305 Arcola Rd, Arcola with visitation one hour prior. Father Tad Balinda will be officiating his Mass. Burial will take place at Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne. Memorial donations may be given in memory toward Masses at St. Patrick's Catholic Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Visit www.DeMoneyGrimes.com to send Phil's family online condolences.