Philip Hegenderfer

Philip Hegenderfer 66 of New Franklin passed away on Tuesday August 9 2011. He was born August 2 1945 in Marysville OH to the late Floyd and Opal (Penn) Hegenderfer. Phil was a graduate of Marysville High School. He served as a Sergeant and Electrician in the United States Air Force and later graduated from The University of Akron where he earned a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering and a bachelor and master degree in Physics. Phil was a Registered Professional Engineer and a long-time employee at Ohio Edison. After retiring from there he worked as a part time teacher at the University of Akron. Phil was also a former president and honorary lifetime member of the Astronomy Club of Akron. He wrote edited and published astronomy literature was a freelance weekly columnist for the Akron Beacon Journal and was heavily involved with many civic projects including giving lectures on astronomy to the Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Senior Citizens and Kiwanis. He was also known to be an avid hiker on the MetroParks trails. Philip was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Berna Jean and Irene. He is survived by children Christine Scott (Jennifer) and Gina; sister Karen; brother Byron; grandchildren Matthew Tricia Lauren Sarah and Andrew; and many nieces and nephews. Phil will be greatly missed by family and friends. Cremation has taken place. A private burial will take place at a later date in Marysville OH.