Phil Fiscus

Phil Fiscus, of San Angelo, TX, passed from this life on August 13, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Phil was born Sept. 29, 1946 to Arthur (A.J.) and Twila Fiscus in Martins Ferry OH. He graduated St. John’s High School, in Bellaire, OH in 1964 and later graduated from Southern Nazarene University, in Bethany, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Twila Fiscus. He is survived by wife of 27 years, Kathy, Daughter, Stephanie Schreffler and husband Michael, Daughter, Jennifer Crosby and husband Lavone of Abilene, TX, Daughter, Aubri Ward of Abilene, TX, Son, Steven Fiscus and wife Whitney of Cheyenne, WY, Daughter, Sara Fiscus of Abilene, TX, Son, Joe Fiscus and wife Shatina of Tuscaloosa, AL, Son, Cory Cochran of San Angelo, TX, Son, Tanner Cochran and wife Kaitlin of San Angelo, TX, Brother, Richard Fiscus and wife Jerri of Martins Ferry, OH, Grandchildren, Jordyn Schreffler, Cameron Schreffler, Brandon Crosby, Jacob Crosby and Caleb Crosby, Matthew Contreras, Ethan Fiscus and Tyler Fiscus, Brayden Roberts, and Payton Roberts, Kason Cochran and Harper Cochran. Phil proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force for 20 years. Phil would tell you he took his Senior Trip to Vietnam. He later served on another mission in support of Vietnam in Search and Rescue. He finished his military career flying cargo missions and finally in training and simulation. This experience launched his second career in Simulation Program management working for The Boeing Company and other defense contractors. Phil was the pioneer of turn key simulation relocation methodology. He sold his brainchild to the industry and successfully founded his own business along with his partner in business and in life, his wife Kathy. Phil was given the opportunity of a lifetime to work for a U.S. firm in Europe, and some of the happiest times of his life were during this long-term assignment. Phil was later called out of retirement, more than once, by the industry to work on special projects. Phil loved loud family gatherings and watching his grandchildren grow up. He loved his Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins Pirates, even in the years with little to cheer about. But his greatest sports love was his Ohio State Buckeyes. There will be a wake on Thursday, August 16, from 5-8 at the family home. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 17th, at Harper’s Funeral Home a 9:00 AM. There will then be an escort by the Patriot Guard Riders for the interment with military honors at Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Abilene, TX at 1:00 PM The family wishes to thank all of the Angelo Community Hospital family and Kindred Hospice for their loving care. At Phil’s request, in lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite veteran’s charity or Kindred Hospice.