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Philip "Phil" John Herter
January 4, 1949 - July 20, 2025
Jan 4, 1949 - Jul 20, 2025
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Philip John Herter
January 4, 1949 - July 20, 2025
Phil passed peacefully in the early morning of July 20, 2025 at his home in Seattle, WA surrounded by family. After a sudden cancer diagnosis in June, he returned home under hospice care. He was 76 ½ years of age.
Born in Philadelphia on January 4, 1949 to parents Bp. Theophilus John Herter and Ruth Lillian (Birbeck) Herter, Phil grew up outside Philadelphia and attended …
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I was in our 1970 Study abroad group to Cologne(Köln). Phild and I hitched down to Francorchamp/ Spa in Belgium to the …
I was in our 1970 Study abroad group to Cologne(Köln). Phild and I hitched down to Francorchamp/ Sp…
I was in our 1970 Study abroad group to Cologne(Köln). Phild and…
Phil was one of the kindest and most respectful people I ever known. Just walking by his house he always had a warm gr…
Phil was one of the kindest and most respectful people I ever known. Just walking by his house he …
Phil was one of the kindest and most respectful people I ever kn…
We will always remember Phil as an intelligent, athletic, active man. We admired his love of family, nature, music, tra…
We will always remember Phil as an intelligent, athletic, active man. We admired his love of family…
We will always remember Phil as an intelligent, athletic, active…
My memories of Phil date back to the 80's when we initially arrived in Seattle. Over the years I always enjoyed our tim…
My memories of Phil date back to the 80's when we initially arrived in Seattle. Over the years I al…
My memories of Phil date back to the 80's when we initially arri…
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Phil contributed to trail building with WTA, and other philanthropic causes for educ…
Phil contributed to trail building with WTA, and other philanthropic causes for education, hum…
Phil contributed to trail building with WTA, and other philanthropic causes for education, humanity and the environment…
What were Phil's favorite performances to watch?
symphony
symphony
symphony
What were Phil's favorite ways to exercise?
hiking, skiing, playing tennis, biking
hiking, skiing, playing tennis, biking
hiking, skiing, playing tennis, biking
What were Phil's favorite ways to spend free time?
traveling
traveling
traveling
Timeline
Born
January 4th, 1949
Graduated from high school
1966
Delaware County Christian School, Malin Road, Newtown Square, PA
Graduated from college
1972
The Pennsylvania State University, Old Main, University Park, PA
Survived by
Cara Davis Herter Mattera
Daughter
Daniel Philip Herter
Son
Margaret "Cindy" Lucinda Davis
Wife
Odin Theo Mattera
Grandson
Oscar Frederick Mattera
Grandson
Captain Pap Pap
Cousin
Toni Riggs
Cousin
Predeceased by
Bp. Theophilus John Herter
Father, 1913-1987
Ruth (Birbeck) Herter
Mother, 1910-2003
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Cause of death
Cancer
Method of disposition
Cremation
Final resting place
Ashes scattered
to be distributed at various locations he enjoyed in Seattle and beyond
Funeral services provided by
Cascade Memorial
Hospice care provided by
Kaiser Permanente Hospice
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