Phil graduated from Okemos High School in 1979 and went on to study at Michigan State University and obtained his Bachelor's of Arts degree in piano techonology. After college, Phil found an interest in music composing and was a prolific fugue composer. Phil worked at Schuler's Bookstore in Okemos for many years and was an avid reader.
Phil is survived by his brothers Stephen and Matthew (Kristine), nephew Levi and niece Myles, as well as relatives in North Carolina and Kansas and many friends.
