Gene Tunney Phillips Obituary
We announce the death of Gene Tunney Phillips of Omaha, Nebraska, who passed away on August 10, 2026, at the age of 96. Gene will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gene Tunney Phillips to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Elsa Phillips (Piper); his parents, Lester Phillips and Blanche Phillips (Beaudette); his siblings, Duane Phillips and Dorothy Hill; and his son-in-law Frank Brower.
He is survived by: his children, Reva Altman (Dana), Joni Brower, Bret Phillips (Jean), Lesa Verplank and Steve Phillips (Jane); his grandchildren, Jordan, Chase (Rachel), Spencer, Audra (Danny), Grant, Jared (Rachel), Beau (Liz), Elise (Troy), Brittany (Stephan), Luke (Maggie), Colton, Tara, Dirk (Melissa), Kirsten (Tim), Ryan (Megan) and Brooke; his great grandchildren, Jade, Carter, Ray, Poppen, Nora, Maddox, Rhea, Eleanor, Oliver, Kael, Knox, Nash, Timmy, Nolan, Collins, Bella, Gabby, Emma and Rosalie; his sister Marilyn Schmedding; and his son-in-law George Verplank.
