Phillip Joseph Dobbs, 80, entered into the presence of the Lord, on May 11, 2025.  Phillip was born on September 11, 1944 in Madison, South Dakota to Lawrence and Frances Dobbs.  Phil was raised along with his 5 brothers and sisters on his parents' farm in Colman, South Dakota.  He loved athletics, but was passionate about football, and excelled as an offensive guard. Phil graduated from Colman High School in 1962.  He earned a BA in English at General Beadle State College (Dakota State University) in 1966 and followed with a Masters in guidance and counseling from South Dakota State University.

Phil met Beth Bowles (Centerville, SD.) at General Beadle. They were married in Madison, SD, and eventually blessed with two children, Gwyn and Tony.   Phil began his teaching and coaching career at Chester High School, SD.  In 1968, Phil, Beth, and Gwyn moved to Fort Dodge, Iowa where Phil continued teaching English and was assistant football, and track and field coach.

In 1971, the family moved to Racine, WI after accepting a teaching and assistant coach position at Racine Park. In 1973 he became Head Coach of Panther Football. From 1979 -1995 Park Football had great success.   There were six conference championships and numerous other achievements, culminating in the 1988 Division 1 State of Wisconsin Football Championship.

Football was family affair with Tony playing on the team, Beth the statistician, and Gwyn the super-fan.  In total, Phil had 21 winning seasons, and a career coaching record of 159-77-1. Off the field,  Phil served on the board of directors of the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association (WFCA), and was inducted into the WFCA and Dakota State University Hall of Fame.

After a 35-year career, Phil and Beth retired to Kings Ridge in Clermont, Florida.  They enjoyed golfing, socializing, and the Florida sun.  As an avid sports fan, Phil followed the Minnesota Vikings, Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Brewers, and the University of Central Florida Knights.

Phil is lovingly remembered by his wife of 61 years, Beth; Children: Gwyn Beighton (Bob) Delavan, WI; Tony Dobbs (Stacy) Chandler, AZ; Grandchildren: Dylan Beighton (18), Ellie Dobbs (14); Siblings: Thomas Dobbs (Beverly) Brookings, SD; Paul Dobbs (Karen) Pipestone, MN; Donna McCarthy (Tim) Sioux Falls, SD; Maureen Baumberger (Robert) Chester, SD; Mary Ellen McMahon (Ron) Pierre, SD; and many nephews and nieces.  Phil is preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778,

Phone 352-742-6861. www.donate.cshospice.org.