Phillip Terrill
Phillip E. Terrill, age 92, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2025.
Phil was born on August 17, 1932 in Cedar Rapids, IA. He served in the Army as a Supply Sergeant. After leaving the Army, Phil accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and felt the call to become a pastor and then attended Northwestern College and later Denver Seminary.
On November 29, 1957 Phil married Doris Drake in Cedar Rapids, IA. Together, while raising their family, they served Baptist churches in Milford, Iowa; Falls City, Nebraska; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; Aitkin, Minnesota; and Chamberlain, South Dakota. After retirement, filling the pulpit and serving as interim pastor for many churches brought joy and purpose.
After moving to Chisago City, not only did serving opportunities continue by being Tenant President at Point Pleasant Heights, leading Bible studies, small groups, and mentoring continue; Phil was blessed to find love again with Pamela Lundt. They were married on June 19, 2021.
Phil will be remembered for his faithful service to the Lord, being a man of integrity, having a sense of humor, loyalty to his Christian faith and his family. Reading, walking outside, fishing, and socializing while supporting and encouraging others, and winter trips to Sebring, FL have brought joy and relaxation.
Phil is preceded in death by his first wife of 58 years, Doris. Brothers Ralph and Jerry.
Survived by his second wife of 4 years, Pamela. Children: Paul (Jill) Terrill, Nancy (Bernie) Scheller, Lynn (Nate) Sheils. 10 grandchildren: Emily and Isak Terrill, Daniel, Michael (Jess), and Tyler Scheller, Sarah (Jake) Larson, Natassja, Levi, Lucas and Landon Sheils. Two great grandchildren: Killian and Sylvie Larson, with a third arriving in December. Brother, Don (Pat) Terrill, Sisters, Maggie Keenan and Fran Reed as well as the beloved children and grandchildren in the Lundt family and many beloved friends.
Services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Chisago Lakes Baptist Church, 9387 Wyoming Trail, Chisago City, MN with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025 at the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, N4063 Veterans Way, Spooner, WI. A memorial service will also be held at Point Pleasants Heights at 2 pm on Thursday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to Samaritan’s Purse or Chisago Lakes Baptist Church.