Racine- Philip Ellsworth Revels, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 8, 2011.

Philip was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on October 13, 1937 to the late Max and Hazel (Bloss) Revels.  His family moved to Racine in 1965. On January 19, 1963, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Eleanor L. (Vinson) Revels, of whom he affectionately called "Kitty". His heart was broken when she died on February 6, 2005.

A man of simplicity with a profound work ethic, Philip was employed in the foundry of Belle City Steel for 9 years before starting his 30 year career at JI Case, from where he retired. Among his interests, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, singing and playing his guitar. Philip will also be remembered as a master of story telling and jokes. He was born with the gift of gab and absolutely loved being in the surroundings of his entire family.

Surviving are his daughters, Tina Revels, Mary (Mark) Norby; and "the other daughter", Rachel Zabler, all of Racine; grandchildren, Danielle Revels and Tyler Kauzlarich; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, John and Terry; sisters, Shirley and Judy; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends – too numerous to mention by name.  In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his 6 brothers, Shelton, Stanley, Clint, Claire, George and Theodore Revels.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 11:00 am in the chapel of West Lawn Memorial Park, 9000 Washington Avenue, with Rev. Jeffrey M. Thielen officiating. A reception will follow. Visitation will be in the chapel at West Lawn on Saturday beginning at 10:30 am.