Philip Martin Rychel
Obituary
Philip Martin Rychel was born February 12, 1938 in Norton, KS to Robert & Marian (Freedlun) Rychel and passed from this life on January 27, 2018 at the age of 79.
Phil is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard Rychel. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Avery; his sister, Roberta Rychel Smith and her husband Harold Smith; his step-sister, Pat Fallin, his brother, Dwight Rychel and his wife, Cindi Roberts. In junior high, Phil achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Central High School in Tulsa in 1956. Phil served in the Navy from 1958 to 1962 as a second class petty officer, flying as a radioman in an electronic reconnaissance squadron. After the Navy, he attended Oklahoma State University.
Phil had many interests and vocations. Among them, co-owning an airborne geophysical survey company and a part interest in a horizontal drilling company. He was a life-long avid golfer.
A funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel.
In leiu of flowers donations may be made to: Street Cats, 6520 E 60th St, Tulsa, OK 74145.
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Tributes & Memories
Sharon: I just found out Phil passed away...We haven't been in touch with each other for several years and would like to hear from you when things settle down. This is certainly not an easy thing to go through and my prayers are with you and your family. Stay strong Sharon !!! Toby
Toby Naron Hogan
I'm sorry to learn of Phil's passing. We were in Whittier Elementary together in the late 40's and we played baseball on teams sponsored by Immanuel Baptist from 1950 through 1952. We had some good times back in the day.
Jim Sinclair
Sharon - On behalf of StreetCats and me, personally, we are so sorry to learn of Philip's death. We greatly appreciate you asking for donations to be made to StreetCats, Inc. It's great that you and Philip have cared for so many homeless cats by purchasing spay/neuter/vaccinate vouchers from StreetCats and I know many kitties met Philip at the Rainbow Bridge and were very happy to have him join them. Thoughts and prayers are with you along with meows of comfort from our kitties.
Linda Holland, StreetCats, Inc.
Dear Sharon, Perhaps Philip and I met when we all visited at the Rosen house during our 50th reunion. At any rate, I know how awful it is to lose a spouse; my wife of 52 years, Barbara, died in September 2016. Please accept my deepest condolences and prayers that the memories of good times you shared will Philip will sustain you. May Philip's name always be for a blessing. Don
Donald Milsten
Phil will be greatly missed. He enjoyed life and he enjoyed golf and would play every chance he could; A wonderful husband to Sharon and his love for the cats
marilynn M wood
I guess I shouldn't be shocked, but I am. I loved this man, what a wonderful person. God please look over Sharon during this very tough occasion. My sincere sympathy to the rest of Phil's family.
Louie and Vicki Avery
Once upon a time we were neighbors. Rest in peace.
James E. Cinocca