Philip Lynn Deck, 73, of Mulberry, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.
He was born April 19, 1946, in Lafayette, to the late Frederick and Jean (Hilt) Deck.
Philip attended both Purdue and Indiana Universities and received his bachelor’s in accounting.
He was a retired veteran of the Navy serving during the Vietnam War. Philip was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V and a Purple Heart for wounds received from hostile fire in Quang Tin Province.
Philip worked as a Accountant for several years.
He was a member of VFW Post 3318, VFW Post 1154, American Legion Post 492, Purple Heart Club, DAV and 40&8.
Philip enjoyed Fishing, Hunting, watching westerns, Elvis and spending time with his grandchildren and foster children.
Surviving are his children, Cimamin (Micah) Venezia of Frankfort, Philip Deck, Jr. of Uganda and Willa Davis of Delphi, Grandchildren, Ricky (Hope) Deck, Thomas Deck, Nicole (John) Delk, Paige (Kevin) Ober, Ethan Venezia, Veralei, Alycin, and Jordan Michael Allen Hurd.
Philip was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Striegel.
A memorial service will be held on July 18, 2020 at the American Legion Post # 492 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm