Philip Owen McCormick

PORTAGE – Philip Owen McCormick, age 83, of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital, in Portage.

Phil is survived by his brothers, Bill (Shirley) McCormick and Marv McCormick, He is also survived by his best friend of 40+ years, Rachel (Rache) Schmidt; daughter Michelle (Tom) Owenson; son, Kevin (Tresa) McCormick; a host of relatives; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and special friends, Cheryl Barton and Jessica Okan.

He was an avid Packers, Brewers, and Wisconsin Badgers sports fan and enjoyed watching the games surrounded by friends at Sarbacker’s Bar. Phil was also an avid golfer in his younger years.

He worked for Research Products in Poynette. Phil tended bar at the Porterhouse. He co-owned PJ’s Continental with Jim Childs until it burned down. He then worked for Paul O’Brion at the O’Brion Agency, in Portage, where he ultimately retired, after 26 years. He was a long-standing member of the Portage Elks Lodge #675 and former lodge manager.

There will be a Celebration of Phil’s Life held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Sarbacker’s Bar in Portage.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Portage Elks Lodge #675 or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home, in Portage, is assisting the family.