Philip Adrian Rees, beloved husband and father, died on May 1, 2023, after a short illness. Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on October 19, 1931, Phil was the son of Thomas Hugh Rees and Winifred Flatman Rees. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950, then majored in Art at Denison University, graduating in 1954. He received an M.S. in Library Science from Western Reserve University. He worked as a librarian for institutions in New York. In NYC he met Margaret (Peg) Stamm. They married in 1970 and she joined him in Chapel Hill where he was the Art Librarian at UNC. Peg and Phil were members of The Chapel of the Cross. Their son David was born in 1972 and Peter was born in 1977. Phil delighted in sharing his love of art, nature, and poetry with his family. Phil was a dedicated volunteer at Habitat for Humanity. Peg and Phil moved to Carol Woods in 2014. For many years Phil led the Carol Woods Saturday walking group. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Peg) Stamm Rees; sons David and Peter; daughter-in-law Alaina Rose Lawson; and grandson James Philip Rees.
His funeral will be held at The Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill, on Saturday, May 20th at 11am. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Phil's honor to St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc, WI; The Chapel of the Cross; or Habitat for Humanity.
Posted online on May 08, 2023
Published in Herald Times Reporter
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The Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill
May 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM
His funeral will be held at The Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill, on Saturday, May 20th at 11am. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Phil's honor to St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc, WI; The Chapel of the Cross; or Habitat for Humanity.
Posted online on May 08, 2023
Published in Herald Times Reporter
Service Information
FUNERAL
The Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill
May 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM
Philip Adrian Rees, beloved husband and father, died on May 1, 2023, after a short illness. Born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on October 19, 1931, Phil was the son of Thomas Hugh Rees and Winifred Flatman Rees. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1950, then majored in Art at Denison University, graduating in 1954. He received an M.S. in Library Science from Western Reserve University. He worked as a librarian for institutions in New York. In NYC he met Margaret (Peg) Stamm. They married in 1970 and she joined him in Chapel Hill where he was the Art Librarian at UNC. Peg and Phil were members of The Chapel of the Cross. Their son David was born in 1972 and Peter was born in 1977. Phil delighted in sharing his love of art, nature, and poetry with his family. Phil was a dedicated volunteer at Habitat for Humanity. Peg and Phil moved to Carol Woods in 2014. For many years Phil led the Carol Woods Saturday walking group. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Peg) Stamm Rees; sons David and Peter; daughter-in-law Alaina Rose Lawson; and grandson James Philip Rees.
His funeral will be held at The Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill, on Saturday, May 20th at 11am. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Phil's honor to St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc, WI; The Chapel of the Cross; or Habitat for Humanity.
Posted online on May 08, 2023
Published in Herald Times Reporter
Service Information
FUNERAL
The Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill
May 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM
His funeral will be held at The Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill, on Saturday, May 20th at 11am. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Phil's honor to St. James Episcopal Church, Manitowoc, WI; The Chapel of the Cross; or Habitat for Humanity.
Posted online on May 08, 2023
Published in Herald Times Reporter
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FUNERAL
The Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill
May 20, 2023 at 11:00 AM
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