Phillip Juengel

Phillip A. “Phil” Juengel, 86, of Preble passed away Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, at Adams Woodcrest in Decatur. He was born March 24, 1937, in Avilla to Martin and Edna (Weimer) Juengel. He was married March 26, 1966, at the First Mennonite Church in Berne to Carolyn Jean Gerber.
He served his country in the United States Army from 1958 to 1962. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur, where he served the Lord for many years as an usher. He was a member of the Northeastern Indiana Beekeeper Association, the American Beekeeping Federation and the Indiana State Beekeepers Association. He was a volunteer with the Preble Volunteer Fire Department, a member of the Indiana Volunteer Fire Department Association and a member of the American Legion Post #43.
He graduated from Avilla High School in 1955 and went on to attend Midwestern College in Fort Wayne. He was employed for over 37 years as a tool and die designer for CTS in Berne, where he retired in 2002.
He was an active beekeeper in Adams County for many years. He enjoyed gathering honey and helping his wife in making candles for sale at area festivals.
He is survived by his four sons, Kenneth Juengel of Christmas Valley, Oregon; Timothy (Emily) Juengel of Cincinnati, Ohio; Steven (April) Juengel of Plainfield; and Mark (Darlene) Juengel of Decatur; brother-in-law, Art Grawcock of Avilla; 12 grandchildren, Jason Juengel; Jean Smith; James Juengel; Rose Juengel; Lucas Juengel; Abbigail Juengel; Courtney Juengel; Bridget Juengel; Samuel Juengel; Zachary Juengel; Emma Juengel; and Theodore Juengel; and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife on June 3, 2023; son, Craig Juengel in infancy; and two sisters, Lillian Peters and Esther Grawcock.
Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1-5 p.m. at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur and one hour prior to the 10 a.m. funeral service Monday, Dec. 4 at Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur. Officiating will be Pastor Zachary Oedewalt. Burial will be at Decatur Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army and the American Legion Post #43.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church or Preble Volunteer Fire Department.
Arrangements provided by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes in Decatur. To sign the online guest book, visit www.zwickjahn.com.