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Will D. Philipson

March 18, 1930 — August 11, 2022

White Bear Lake

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Will D. Philipson
Age 92 of White Bear Lake
Passed away on August 11, 2022

Will retired from the Navy after 30+ years of service. He spent a lot of his free time volunteering with local veteran organizations. Will held education at a high level. He had a PhD and was a professor at the University of Minnesota. He shared a love of playing Rummy with his daughter and granddaughter and when he was able, he enjoyed traveling.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia and their daughter, Leah. Will is survived by his children, Andrew (Cindy), Jennifer and Pam (Tim); his grandchildren, Chris, Allie and Chloe; his sister, Pat (Mel) Granoff and by many other family members and friends.

A private burial with full military honors will take place at a later time at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Wounded Warriors Organization.

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