Philip Douglas Kodat, age 79, a longtime resident of Carbon Hill, IL passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

Philip was born March 12, 1943 in Morris to Leonard Kodat and Mary Walsh Kodat. He attended school in Coal City, graduating with the Class of 1961. That same year, he joined the United States Army and was stationed in Germany until 1964. There, he met and married Karin Baechtle. Phil worked for 30 years at Caterpillar in Joliet. His love was working in his garden, raising flowers and vegetables. He enjoyed woodworking and building patio furniture. Phil also raised bees and had over 200 hives for honey. He was a trustee for the Village of Carbon Hill and also for Felix Township.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Karin Kodat; his son, Thomas Kodat of Winston Salem, NC; one granddaughter, Mary Kodat Metz of Little Rock, AK; one great-grandson, Henry Metz of Vacaville, CA; his brother, George (Rita) Kodat; his sister, Judy (Rich) Martin and sister-in-law, Ana Koval and many nieces and nephews in both the United States and in Germany.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Mary Kodat and his brothers, Tom and Pete.

Memorials in Phil's name may be made to Just Animals Shelter, 505 Depot Street, Mazon, IL 60444 or the Carbon Hill Historical Society and School Museum, 875 North Second Street, Carbon Hill, IL. 60416

Cremation rites have been accorded.

A "Celebration of Life" visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Sunday, March 12, 2023, which would have been Phil's 80th Birthday, at Ferrari Funeral Services, 1044 Ferrari Drive, Coal City, IL 60416. A "Celebration of Life" memorial service will begin at 4:00 pm, also at Ferrari Funeral Services.

Inurnment with full military honors will be at 10:30 am on Monday, March 13, 2023 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 West Hoff Road, Elwood, IL 60421. Family and friends wishing to attend may meet at the cemetery Information Center at 10:15 am.

Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.ferrarifuneral.com

Ferrari Funeral Services of Coal City is entrusted with arrangements.