In Memoriam ~ Phabe Wartman ’51

Phabe Wartman ’51 of Shorewood, MN, born June 20, 1933 in Victoria, MN, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Phabe was a graduate of St. John’s Prep School and St. Johns University in Collegeville, MN. Served in the Army and returned to MN. Prior to a long career in Finance, he was busy playing baseball in Wisconsin, Georgia, and Minnesota. Also enjoyed hunting, fishing, horse racing, coaching, and occasional late morning golf games.

Phabe was preceded in death by parents, Ben and Hilda Wartman, sisters Doris and Sr. Eleanor, and brothers Rich, and Eugene. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Rita, daughter, Sara Dooley (Matt), granddaughters Michaela and Claire and sister Mary Moore, brothers-in-law Gail Struss (Judy), Rick Struss (Bonnie) and Larry Struss (Tracy), sister-in-law Roxanne Kohlhoff (Larry) and many nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and friends.

Special thank-you to the staff of The Glenn in Minnetonka for the loving care provided during the past few years.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, April 7, 2025 at St. Victoria Historic Catholic Church in Victoria, MN.

Memorials preferred to St. John’s University or the charity of your choice.