Phillip J. Flynn, 81, of Dyersville, Iowa passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home in Dyersville, Iowa.

A gathering of friends and relatives will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the Reiff Funeral Home in Dyersville, IA.

He was born October 1, 1943, in Dubuque, Iowa, son of Thomas and Marcella (Duschen) Flynn.  He is a graduate of Senior High School in Dubuque, Iowa.  On May 5, 1984, he was united in marriage to Merietta J. Davis in Dubuque, Iowa.   She preceded him in death on August 12, 2020.

Phil worked in the Maintenance Department at Mercy One Medical Center for many years.

He enjoyed working with his hands and could build or fix about anything.  He was an avid fisherman and NASCAR fan who also had a passion for the power of his 1970 Nova SS.  The car had only Had 100 miles on it since he sold it and is in a collection in Pennsylvania.  A true and rare survivor just like Phil.  Despite undergoing many surgeries throughout the years, he always had a positive attitude and a smile that lit up the room.  Above all he was a loving man with a good heart who always put his family first.  A devoted husband, a loving father, who adored his girls.  A grandfather and great grandfather.

He is survived by his four daughters, shelly (TJ) Kalb of Dyersville, IA, Terri Nelson (Gary Muntz) of Dubuque, IA, Sarah Flynn of Prescott Valley, AZ, Samantha Flynn of Dyersville, IA; 12 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.

He is also preceded in death by his parents; and his father and mother-in-law, Earl and Mary Davis Sr., and a great granddaughter, Dani Lee Ernzen; and a son-in-law, Patrick Nelson.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.reifffuneralhomeinc.com

A special thank you to Hospice, especially Trish and Angie for their wonderful care.  Thank you Stephanie Hodges, Kevin Deutmeyer, Nick Presley and Aaron Young for your help in his last months of need.