Phillip Duane Anstine, 58, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at his little acreage east of Hutchinson. He was born December 19, 1962, to Duane and Phyllis Anstine.
Phillip is survived by: his father, Duane; siblings, Melody Weiss, Randy, Robert, Scott and Darin Anstine; bonus sisters, Kate Rudiger (Ric) and Marjean Meeder (Alan); half-brother, Vince Wernsman; half-sisters, Monique Maxa and Cristyl Wernsman; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by: his mother, Phyllis Wernsman; bonus mother, Norma Anstine; and baby sister, Melinda Anstine.
Phillip graduated from Palmer High School in Colorado Springs. He then entered the military, where he was on active duty for twelve years, followed by six years in the National Guard. Phillip returned to Hutchinson following his active duty and attended Hutchinson Community College, where he received two associate degrees.
Phillip worked at several positions over the years, but the one he enjoyed the most was at Interfaith Housing, because he could help people in need. He also really enjoyed being a substitute teacher in the Hutchinson schools. The many students whose lives he touched always called him “Mr. Sir”. Phillip made life-long friends from his teaching.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 27, 2021, at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main, Hutchinson, with The Reverend Michael Tomson-DeGreeff officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, and 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 26, 2021, with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary. The casket will remain closed.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.