Philip Charles Musolf, beloved father, grandfather, and brother passed away suddenly on July 16, 2024 at the age of 71.
Born on November 10, 1952 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Robert Dawson and Wilma A. (Coval) Musolf.
Philip lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service to others.
Philip’s career was one of hard work and integrity. Philip attended St. Mary School through 8th grade, and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1970. He worked for Hydromatic, then opened Phil’s Service in 1983 where he operated his full service auto mechanic shop. Philip worked for several garages, including Harper Pontiac, Side Street Garage, and finally Haas Transmission. He was respected by colleagues and friends alike for his unwavering honesty and commitment to his work.
Phil cherished spending time with his daughters, Sara and Myra and their families. He loved attending NASCAR races or spending hours watching them on TV. The last several years he reconnected with some high school classmates and he found joy traveling around southeast Michigan listening to the Sea Cruisers play. You could find him dancing the night away in his own quirky style. Phil loved his pet cats over the years, his most recent fur baby, Willy.
A memorial service to celebrate Philip’s life will be held on August 4, 2024 3:00 pm at Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea. The family will greet people from 1-3 pm. A private burial will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Chelsea at a later date.
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