Phillip L. Tochtrop Sr.

Phillip Tochtrop Sr., 77, of Columbia, IL, died July 15, 2025, in St. Louis, MO. He was born April 30, 1948, in St. Louis, MO.

He is survived by his wife Linnie Tochtrop (nee Knowlton); son Phillip (Sandi) Tochtrop Jr.; grandchildren Ashley (Brad) Queveraux, Courtney (John) Kirk, and Toni (Roger) Strockey; great grandchildren Dalton and Niklaus; sister Janet Summers and Charlotte Ard; sister-in-law Connie Knowlton; brother-in-law Tiffney (Wanda) Knowlton; niece Tameshia (Ruanndy) Torres; great nieces Kali and Reyna; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Olean (nee Pulley) Tochtrop and brother Roger Tochtrop.

Phillip was a Vietnam Veteran and worked for Cerro Copper for 33 years, where he was known as "Truck Stop". He was a member Restoration Chapel.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:

Animal Rescue of your choice

Celebration of Life:
10:30 AM Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Restoration Chapel in Waterloo, IL