Phillip James Logan

Phillip James Logan Passed away on January 13, 2024 after a courageous battle with dementia at the age of 81. Born May 14, 1942 Born in Algona, Iowa to Marguerite & James Logan They moved to Sioux Falls, SD and then back to Algona, Iowa. The summer before entering 5th grade, his family moved to Bloomington, MN where he lived until he entered the Air Force. His first jobs were as a paper boy, at a dog kennel and at SuperValu. After graduating from Bloomington High School in 1960, he briefly attended the U of MN before enlisting in the Air Force April 1961. In the Air Force, he was a Data Processing Machine Operator assigned to the 56th HEDRON at K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base in Marquette, MI. Another assignment in the Air Force was playing "Taps" on his bugle at nearby military funerals. He served in the military until April 1965. He met Judith LaFond at a softball game while in Marquette, MI. They were married in April 1965 in L'Anse, MI. Following the wedding they moved to Richfield, MN. They have also resided in Apple Valley, Burnsville, Atlanta, GA, Lakeville, St. Cloud, Shakopee, Amery, WI and St. Anthony, MN. Following his career in the military, he joined Donaldson in Bloomington, MN, a filtration solutions company where he lead computer programming. Following Donaldson, he lead computer programming and software development at Comserv (which would go onto become MSA and Dun & Bradstreet Software) for over 20 years. He also held software leader positions at Bankers Systems in St. Cloud, MN and Decision Systems, in Minneapolis, MN. Following his career in computer software, he briefly trained bus drivers as well as worked in the technology department of Coon Rapids High School. Afterwhich he was a golf ranger at Amery Golf Club. Phil's hobbies and interests when he was younger include music where he played the trumpet and playing softball, bowling, and snowmobiling. He then transitioned to coaching his kids sports. His lifetime hobbies included golf, fishing and hunting where he often spent time with family and friends. He also thoroughly enjoyed traveling with friends and family, and spending time at the lake. Proceeded in death by his parents, Marguerite and James Logan. Surviving family members include wife of 58 years, Judy; sisters Donna (Bill) Pope, Denise (Rich) Walter and Kathy Logan; children Ryan (Tamre and grandson Nic) Logan, Stacy (Glenn and grandchildren Blake and Megan) Steine and Shannon (Bob and grandsons RJ and Logan) Madison. The Logan Family wants to express their sincere gratitude to the MN Veterans Home and all of the staff at Bldg. 19, Fl. 3 for taking such good care of Phil. Funeral Service to take place Thursday January 25th at 11 AM, with visit at 10 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 2739 NE Stinson Pkwy, St Anthony, MN. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Minnesota Veterans Home (link to https://mn.gov/mdva/donate/minneapolis-donations.jsp)

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Phillip James Logan

May 14, 1942 - January 13, 2024

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Phillip James Logan

May 14, 1942 - January 13, 2024

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