Philip Palya

Philip Stephen Palya was born February 14, 1940 in Sussex, England the son of Robert and Olive (Marshall) Palya. He was raised in Chicago, IL and studied to become a millwright. His work as a millwright was installing conveyers for manufacturing and shipping companies throughout the United States. Philip was joined in marriage to Victoria Nilsen on May 12, 1987 in Stevens Point, WI. Together they called Lombard, IL home until moving to Hayward, WI where they purchased Dow’s Corner Store. From 1989 until 2006 Philip and Vickie operated the store and eventually changed it into a tavern.

Philip is survived by his wife, Vickie; four children, Lynne (Glenn) Daniels, of Richmond, IL, John Palya of Henderson, NV, Allison Palya of Henderson, NV, Michael (Christine) Palya of Richmond, IL; twelve grandchildren; several great grandchildren; four sisters, Meredith (Jock Hovey) Gauthier, Sandra Dee Harrison, Penny (Jack) Cecconi, Cathy Richard; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by father, Robert Palya, mother, Olive Gauthier, and one grandson, Matthew Palya.

A memorial service for Philip will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 23, at First Congregational Church in Hayward Pastor Tim Hagberg officiating. Music will be provided by Annette Hagberg.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be directed to Regional Hospice or the Humane Society.