Philip John Latshaw

When he was 17 years old, he joined the United States Navy to fight for his country in World War II. He was assigned in January 1944 to the Landing Ship, Tank (LST) Number 506. LST 506 participated in the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France in June 1944. Post WWII, he entered the Naval Reserves from April 3, 1955 through April 2, 1959.

He began a 50+ year career in management consulting for various small and large businesses throughout the country.

He was a member and past master of Masonic Lodge #512 in Quakertown, PA. He held membership in Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, and attained 32nd Degree designation.

He also volunteered for 10-years as a counselor for SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business Resource, SBA affiliate.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, ballroom dancing, and reading.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Minnie Latshaw; sister, Pearl Smyth; niece, Diane Warren, and son, Scott Latshaw.

He is survived by his wife, Janet Latshaw; son, Craig Latshaw; son and daughter-in-law Andrew and Jaime Latshaw; grandson, Cole Latshaw; and grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Shaun and Jaime Latshaw.