[CW] Silent Key - Our Dear Friend, Phil Diehl, W6KPH, USCG Veteran RM2 and KPH Operator SK

[D.J.J. Ring, Jr.]

Philip Heustis Diehl, W6KPH, ex USCG RM2, ex RCA KPH San Francisco Radio
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/philip-diehl-obituary?id=38501999



Philip Heustis Diehl, 80, of Eugene, Oregon died of cancer on December 9,
2022, surrounded at home by family. Phil was born on July 27, 1942, in San
Rafael, CA, attending Novato HS, class of 1960. In 1960 Phil entered the
Coast Guard and proudly served on the USCGS Taney/NRDT, now a national
historic landmark. He studied communications and went on to a lauded career
as an expert Radioman at the Historic RCA Coast Station KPH in Pt. Reyes,
CA, which utilized radio equipment, ship-to-shore Morse Code
communications, and teletype for essential ship-to-shore communications. He
worked as a logger and computer programmer. In later life Phil worked in
the healthcare industry, making lasting, positive impressions on many he
helped. After retiring he enjoyed working as an Uber driver, often
recounting stories about interesting people he met.

Philip was an adventurous, active man whose accomplishments included
windsurfing and sailing - he loved the sea. He proudly rode a 2006 Triumph
Bonneville America. He was an excellent photographer and skilled writer. He
published a book called Triumph in 2007 and had his own blog. He loved
being of service to people and was a Reiki II Practitioner.

Most of all Philip deeply loved his family. He is survived by his devoted
wife Catherine Burke, his cherished son and daughters: Philip (Rebekka)
Diehl, Marina Diehl, and Thais Diehl, three wonderful grandchildren; as
well as his sister Carolyn Gabriel and many special nieces, nephews, and
their children, who have all enjoyed many years of closeness and large
family gatherings together.

Philip was a passionate and deeply spiritual man who embodied the concept
of "brotherhood" with the many men and women, young and old, who he
befriended in the Eugene community and beyond. He was an active member of
Alcoholics Anonymous, sober for 41 years, and was awarded the Unsung Hero
Award by Serenity Lane for his selfless efforts in helping others. His
smile could light up a room and his inclusiveness, compassion, and
encouragement were appreciated by so many whose lives he touched. He was
willing to lend a hand or ear with acceptance, and non-judgment. Phil will
be deeply missed by his many friends and family who so appreciated his
sweet, authentic nature, and his commitment to practicing gratitude by
saying, "Thank you, thank you, thank you."
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