In memory of Philip W. Schwab
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- Died 17-DEC-2016
- Activated:
- Spring 1959
- Class Year:
- 1962
- Major:
- Biology
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Details about Philip
- June 2017
- Philip Schwab of Oshkosh, WI, died 17-DEC-2016. At Ripon he studied biology before finishing his degree ate the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh. Working in the drafting department of Mercury Marine, he founded Winnebago Power Products. In 1968 he and his brother took over from their father the operation of Duo Safety Ladder Corp. in Oshkosh. He became sole owner/operator in 1981. In his retirement he started Omro RV Campground in Omro, WI. He enjoyed traveling, racing and building boats, and was a member of the American Power Boats Association and The Elks Club. He later spent winters in Pine Island, FL and summers in WI. Survivors include his wife, Ann Schwab, and three daughters.
Statements in Memory of Philip
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Information about Philip's life has been collected from
- Ripon College Alumni Office, Ripon College, Ripon, WI
- The Crimson, the Ripon College annual yearbook, Ripon College, Ripon, WI
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