Phillip Wayne

Miltenberger

Mr. Phillip Wayne Miltenberger. of Marthasville, MO passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born on November 22, 1944, in St. Louis, MO to the late Orylan Maurice and Margaret Patricia (nee: Clem) Miltenberger. Phillip had reached the age of 80 years.

Phillip proudly served our country in the United States Army from May 1967 - April 1970,  during the Vietnam Era. He attended MIZZOU for three years before going to Vietnam and then attended Spartan in Tulsa, OK earning a degree in Airplane Mechanics. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Margaret Sprick on October 27, 1973, in Warrenton. They celebrated over 51 wonderful years together as husband and wife. This union was blessed with two children, Brooke and Joshua. He was a member of Frieden's United Church of Christ in Warrenton, where he was confirmed, sang in the church choir, and was married. Phillip worked in Human Resources for many years and various places, after leaving the Army, including Rockwell - Saberliner as a Division Director, Hussmann, Saberliner and McDonnel Douglas, where he retired in 1999. After retirement, he and Kathleen enjoyed traveling in their RV for five years. They saw many wonderful places and made several lifelong friends. He liked to play softball in the summer time at Suttons Ball Field, enjoyed fishing, and flying his Drone. Phillip was passionate about writing and telling stories. He was a member of the Marthasville American Legion and a life time member of the VFW and was also a Mensa member. He received an Honor Flight and Quilt of Valor. He enjoyed skiing and earned second place in a ski race while stationed in Germany. He loved to fly, attend Nascar races, listen to music and was also an Eagle Scout. Phillip was a loving, caring and devoted husband, father and grandfather and his presence will be missed greatly.

Phillip Miltenberger was preceded in death by his parents, Orylan and Margaret; one sister, Rochelle Stephens. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen; his children, Brooke Jaeger and husband Chris, Joshua Miltenberger and Fiance` Jen Parmentier; grandchildren, Lauren Purkable and husband Brandon, Lydia Potthast, Miles Jaeger, Sadie Miltenberger, Sofie Miltenberger, Breanna Garrett, Cayden Garrett and Wyatt Garrett; great grandchild, Briggs Purkable; other relatives and many friends.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held on Monday, August 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. A Memorial Service will begin at 12:00 PM, also at the funeral home. A Celebration of Life Luncheon will immediately follow at the Marthasville Legion Hall. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the American Cancer Association or to the Honor Flight. Online condolences may be given at martinfuneral.net