Philip Findling

MADISON- Philip L. Findling passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 in Door County, WI, one of his favorite vacation retreats.

Phil was born in Indianapolis, IN to Garnet L. (Jack) and Mildred (Langdon) Findling on January 13, 1948. He was the youngest and the only son. His family moved to Valparaiso, IN in 1953 and he spent his childhood there, graduating from VHS in 1966. Four years later he graduated from Tulane University and completed post-graduate studies at Northern Illinois University. Phil enjoyed living in Madison, WI where he met his beloved wife Yuh-Wen Chi (Victoria Chi), and together they raised her devoted son, Michael Leung. In his marching band days, Phil played the trombone, but in later years he returned to classical music on his piano or keyboard, spreading joy throughout his home. Long before his retirement from the State of Wisconsin, Phil and Yuh-Wen traveled extensively, with stops in Russia, Egypt, Italy, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Netherland, and Spain. The Big Island and Kawaii of Hawaii were their favorite destinations. Phil had many friends and liked to help others. He was kind and gentle and his unselfish nature will be missed by his friends and family.

He is survived by his wife; son; two sisters, Donna Findling and Nancy (Cork) Hilsabeck; two nephews, Charles (Karin) Hilsabeck and Jeremy Hilsabeck; his Aunt Jean Plummer and many cousins, grandnieces and grandnephews.

A celebration of Phil's life will be held at Cress Funeral Home, 3610 Speedway Road, Madison, WI on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. A visiation will be held on Wednesday from 12 noon until the time of service.


Cress Funeral and Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Road, Madison
(608) 238-3434