Phillip “Phil” Gabrich

Phillip “Phil” Gabrich, age 79, of Port Washington passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday morning, Sept. 30, 2026, at Belgium Gardens.

Phil was born in Milwaukee on May 2, 1947, the son of George and Mildred (Greirent) Gabrich. 

He was raised in Port Washington and graduated from Port Washington High School.

Following high school, he married and had a daughter, Mariah.

Phil worked as a laborer for over 40 years. He enjoyed hunting, collecting guns, trains and going to car shows and the Rendezvous.

Phil is survived by his daughter Mariah and two grandchildren, Henry and Tyion Gensmer.

He is further survived by his siblings Christine Schulz, Scott (Pat Schimberg Gabrich), Thomas (Mary King Gabrich),  John (Nancy Strommen Gabrich) and Leo (Terry Gilbert Gabrich), as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents George and Mildred Gabrich, his sister-in-law Mary Gabrich and brother-in-law Eugene Schulz.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 1621 Second Ave., Grafton, on Friday, Oct. 16.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. with Mass to follow. A potluck dinner will be held after the service. Please call Jamie at (715) 966-1830 to let her know what you can bring.