Philip J. “Phil” Gramelspacher, age 69, of Jasper

Phil was born in Jasper, Indiana, on December 1, 1954, to John W. and Ruby F. (Huls) Gramelspacher. He married Annie Gettings on October 8, 1977, at St Boniface Catholic Church in Lafayette, Indiana. He was a 1973 graduate of Jasper High School. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue in Industrial Management. 

He worked at Jasper Wood Products as a purchasing manager from 1977 until 2000. In 2000 he began an 11- year career as General Manager of Jasper Desk Company. After 35 years in the woodworking industry, he then pursued his passion in Forestry until retirement. He was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church, Indiana Forest and Woodland Owners Association, National Woodland Owners Association, Ducks Unlimited, Purdue Alumni, the Invasive Species Council, and the Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity. Phil was a lifelong Purdue fan, an avid outdoorsman, and land steward. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends. He loved and cherished family traditions and adored his time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.