Philip "Sonny Man" Delapast, Jr, 67, of Milwaukee passed away on August 20, 2021, at Clement J Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Philip Delapast was born March 19, 1954, in Hayward, WI to Philip Delapast Sr. and Neva (Belille) Delapast.

He graduated from Riverside High School of Milwaukee in 1972. After graduation he enlisted in the Marines and completed boot camp in San Diego, California and was later stationed at Camp LeJeune, North Carolina. He was a Marine veteran serving in Vietnam era and attained the rank of corporal. He married his former spouse Diane Drury (Johnson) in 1972 in Milwaukee, WI and they shared one daughter, Michelle Gea. Philip later returned to Milwaukee and continued his education at Milwaukee School of Engineering and was employed for several years at General Electric and Motive Equipment.

Philip “Sonny Man” loved spending time with his friends, golfing and shooting pool. He was a sports fan; his favorite teams were the Vikings and the Brewers.

He is survived by his daughter, Michelle Gea (Jason) Reib; siblings, Becky Lewis, Brian Delapast, William “Lee” Barber, Steve Barber and Ann (Tod) Hart; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends; dear friend and companion, Gail; bonus grandchildren Timmy, Ally and Michael Reib.

Philip was preceded in death by his parents Philip Delapast Sr. and Neva Delapast; siblings Robert Delapast and Nelson Barber, Sr.

Everyone who remembers him is asked to celebrate Sonny’s life in their own way, raising a glass of their favorite drink in his memory would be quite appropriate.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday September 8th, at St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission in Reserve with Father Gregory Hopefl officiating. Military honors will be accorded by LCO AMVETS Post #1998. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery.

The luncheon will follow at Hayward Veterans Community Center, 10534 Main St, Hayward, WI 54843

Last Update: Aug 31, 2021 12:34 pm CDT