Phillip Lawrence Duffy, 80, Luverne, died Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the Sanford Luverne Hospice Cottage.
A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 2, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. A time of visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial of cremains will be at St. Catherine Cemetery in Luverne.
The family would like to invite everyone to The Lake for fellowship following the burial service.
In lieu of flowers, cards and memorials are preferred.
Phillip Duffy was born on Sept. 9, 1939, to Homer and Marie (Axelson) Duffy in Sherman, South Dakota. He graduated from Jasper High School.
Phillip married Loretta Schutz on April 26, 1962, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Garretson, South Dakota. After their marriage the couple lived briefly in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, before moving to Luverne. He started his career in construction, taking down telephone poles. He then worked with Mohr Sign in Luverne before starting his own sign business. In the 1970s, with the onset of Dutch elm disease, he began his tree trimming and removal business. In his later years he worked part time at Luverne Lanes.
Phillip was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. He was an avid sports fan and followed the Vikings, Wild, Twins, Timberwolves, University of Minnesota Gophers, and Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. He was also a fan of Luverne Cardinals wrestling and NASCAR racing. He enjoyed pool and pinochle.
When his children were younger he coached his sons in baseball and Cub Scout derby race events.
Phillip was known for his sense of humor, quick wit and kind heart.
He is survived by his five children, Daniel (Cori) Duffy, Lino Lakes, Denise (Bob) Barrett, Sioux Falls, Darren (Linsey) Duffy, Dell Rapids, South Dakota, David Duffy, Luverne, and Debra (Gary) Dohrmann, Foley; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta; a sister, a brother and his parents.
Arrangements are provided by Dingmann Funeral Home of Luverne, dingmannandsons.com.
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