"Once In A Lifetime Friend!"

It isn't very often that someone gets Lucky enough to say they have that "Once In A Lifetime Friend", but we get to say it! We are so Grateful we got that opportunity with Phil. He took a piece of us when he left and we will Cherish every single moment, memory, laugh, cry & dance with us! 

We are going to miss you so much buddy! See you down the road Phil.

Some of my kids at “The Western”with Uncle Phil! I’m glad I’m the selfie queen cuz I love taking pictures of/with everyone!!

We were at Tracie’s (baby sister’s) funeral.

Uncle Phil’s and Hope have always been there for us kids… we love you so much and raise a lil hell when you get there with daddy & Uncle Ray and everybody! God Bless & keep you in his care always. 🙏🏻❤️

At “The Western” in Navasota with Uncle Phil is a time I’ll cherish forever!! He and daddy were the best dancers ever!! Got my country dancin skills from them lol!!

Phillip Merten was my first cousin. His family and mine grew up together. My brother and I were talking about how if there were to be a picture to go along with the definition of a stand-up man, it should be a picture of Phil. He's three years older than me and he was always mature and watching out for family. Our only consolation for losing Phil is knowing he will be reunited with his beloved wife, Carol. My most heartfelt condolences to his family.

Wow what fun we had when I literally kidnapped you and when you woke up we were already to the other side of San Antonio. Headed to Bandera you were so mad at me Phil but then you got over it real quick and we had the best weekend. I am so glad I was able to come see you not long ago. I am sure going to miss you. Best Waltz partner ever❤️ you and Hatch try to stay out of trouble up there. Fly high my brother. Love you always

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Phillip S. Merten

February 12, 1950 – August 20, 2025

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