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REGIER: Philip of Zurich
Posted By Haskett Funeral Homes On August 20, 2026 @ 2:15 PM In Exeter, Obituary, Zurich | 130 Comments
Passed away suddenly at the South Huron Hospital, Exeter on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 in his 80th year. Loving husband of Linda (Overholt) Regier for over 58 years. Loving father of Patty and Joey Groot of Zurich, Wayne and Jana Regier of Caledon East. Proud papa of Cassie (Antony), Josh (Eliscia), Ben (Karli); Drew, and Nathan and great-papa of Kaden, Jack, Maya, and Bretten. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Marie and Claude Boisvert of Woodslee, Sharon Rau and Paul Hohner of Exeter, Cecil and Wanda Regier of Zurich, Valerie and John Van Oosterhout of Delaware, and Debbie Regier of Zurich. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and the Overholt family. Predeceased by his parents Gerald and Ursula Regier, his brother Eugene Regier, and his Overholt brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Phil found joy in the simple things in life—whether it was getting behind the wheel of his convertible, spending time farming, or enjoying a friendly game of cards. But above all else, Phil cherished his family. They were his greatest pride and joy, and the time he spent with them was what mattered most.
Visitation will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER on Sunday, August 23rd from 2 -5 PM. Philip’s Memorial Mass will be held at St. Boniface Catholic Church, 22 Mary Street, ZURICH on Monday, August 24th at 11 AM with Father Gary Ducharme Presiding. Cremation with interment St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery, Zurich.
View the service live by visiting https://lakehuroncatholic.ca/funeral.
Donations to the Parkinson Society of Southwestern Ontario, South Huron Hospital Foundation, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
We are really saddened to hear of Phil’s passing. He was a quiet man with strong opinions. We loved playing cards with him, a very competitive player. He loved his red convertible and his family. Linda and family, may the many wonderful memories and special years sustain you at this time. We are so glad that Jana is part of such a loving family. Love and hugs, Rod and Muriel
Linda, Cassie. Josh, Ben & families:
So sorry to hear of Phil’s passing.
Heaven’s gaining another angel.
Hugs to all. 💜
Patti & Jamie Hunt
Linda & Family, I am so very sorry for your family loss of Phil, Husband, Dad, Grandpa & Great Grandpa… Phil was a wonderful man; I know he will be much missed in your family as well greatly, in our community.
Bonnie Groot & Family
Words can not express the sadness in our hearts,for Linda Patty and Wayne and their families. He was always there when you needed him!!He will be greatly missed by everyone!!We will really miss him in our “circle of friends “playing Pepper with his competitive spirit!!RIP dear friend…Sending Love and Hugs who he has left behind 💞
Dear Aunt Linda, Patty, Joey, Wayne, Jana & Family,
I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of Uncle Phil. He was such a caring person and he brought so much warmth and joy to our family. I will always cherish the memories of him playing cards at our family get-togethers. His competitive spirit and the laughter he brought to the table made those moments so special. Love Cindy
Our sincere condolences to your family.
Ken & Martha Mungar
Dear Aunt Linda, Patty, Joey, Wayne, Jana and families,
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Phil’s passing. I have so many wonderful memories of times spent at the farm with all of you and playing cards with Uncle Phil. I hope the memories you have of him will give you comfort in the months ahead. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Connie and Steve
Linda, Wayne, Jana, Patty, Joey and families. We are so sorry for the loss of our dear uncle and amazing friend. We are so fortunate to have had him in our life.
Our condolences to the entire family on losing Phil. He was a good soul. One can imagine the joy that he had in being around the “kids”, young and old.
Brenda & Walt Vermunt
To Linda and all of your and Phils family… we are so sad to see the loss of your loved one …Phil.. ihave tried many times to try to send a mess. of comfort !!! No words can fill the void you feel..please feel the hugs that we are sending you.!! hold tight to all the fun mems.of when all our generation hung -out together.!
Dear Aunt Linda,
We are all devastated by the news of the passing of Uncle Phil. He was such an important part of our lives for many years. I have so many memories of our vacations together, family visits and celebrations and many card games. You and Uncle Phil are so special to us that we asked you to be godparents to our daughter, Emily. This was a role that you both fulfilled to a very high standard. His memory will be a blessing to all of us. we want you to know that we are thinking of you, Patti, Joey, Wayne, Jana and family. Carman and Deborah Overholt
Linda, Patty and Family,
We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to you at this sad time. We will be thinking of you.
Doug and Sharon Kyle
Linda and your family ,Gord and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We will keep you all in our prayers at this difficult time.
Linda, Patty, Wayne and families,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I was very sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. I hope your memories and the love of family and friends, bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
To Linda Patty Wayne my deepest sympathy on the sudden passing of Phil.you and your families are in my prayers
Dear Linda & Family,
I am praying that God will give you strength to get through this difficult time. You are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Love Bridget
Linda and Family
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this very sad time
My deepest sympathy to Linda and family🙏🙏
We are so sorry and deeply saddened about Phil’s passing. Our hearts go out to Linda and to the Regier and Overholt Families. Cherish the happy memories, and may God’s love and peace surround you. Our prayers are with you. With heartfelt sympathy,
The Farwell Family
Linda, Patty , Wayne and Family
We are sorry for your loss
Linda, Patty & Wayne and families
Our deepest sympathies. So sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to Linda and the family.
Our sincere condolences to the entire family.
Linda and family,
Sending our deepest sympathies and condolences. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during these hard days.
Shawn, Ashley and Family
My heart felt condolences to Linda ,Patty and Joey,,Wayne and Jana and all of their families.Phil loved his family and his grandchildren and great grandchildren too the fullest .He will be missed dearly by those who knew him .
Thought and prayers for all..❤️
Syl.
My deepest condolences to the whole family
Linda,Patty,Joey and your entire family. So sorry to read about your loss. Sending our deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sending my sincere condolences with your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Linda, Patty, Joey, Wayne, Jana & families, our sincere condolences in your time of loss. Keep your memories close at this difficult time ”
George & Elaine
Love and condolences to you all. He will be sadly missed.
It was with great sadness I learned of your loss Linda. May you be comforted and find peace in all your treasured memories of all your beautiful loving years together.
Linda & family, so sorry for the passing of Phil. May you find comfort & strength in each other, in your faith & in all your precious memories.Sending heartfelt condolences & hugs.
Our sincere condolences to you all. His love shone for you all in all that he did.
Sending you our deepest sympathies.
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband, dad, grandpa. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Linda and each of Phil’s family including siblings
Sincere sympathy in your huge loss. Phil was a good man who will be missed by many.
May God grant peace, comfort and strength during this difficult journey.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Our sincere condolences to Linda and the Regier family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Peter Walden & Colleen Faulds Walden
Dear Linda and Family,
Words seem very inadequate at a time like this. Everyone is so saddened to learn of Phil’s passing, and the heartbreak for your Family. May God grant you Special strength for the days ahead.
Sending our Love and Prayers to everyone.
Dear Linda and family,
So sorry for your sudden loss! Please know I will keep you in my special thoughts and prayers! Sincerely,Donna
Linda & family. Our deepest condolences in your loss.
Sincerely
Don & Charlene
Our deepest sympathies to Linda and your family on the passing of Phil. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time🙏🙏
Dear Linda , Patty , Joey, Wayne, Jana and families
We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of your dear husband, father and grandpa.
Phil’s kindness and warmth will be missed by many.
Please know that you are in our dearest thoughts and prayers.
We offer our deepest condolences.
Patti and Steve
Linda, Patty, Wayne & families
We were saddened to hear of Phil’s passing. Deepest sympathy to all the family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers in the difficult days ahead.
Aunt Linda, Patty & Joey, Wayne & Jana and families … Sending our deepest condolences to you for the loss of Uncle Phil. I pray that you will all be comforted with all of the memories and special moments that you have all shared over the years. I, myself have so many great memories of Uncle Phil when Connie and I would go and spend weekends with Patty at your place on the farm! It was always such a treat for us to go to Aunt Linda and Uncle Phil’s!!! I will continue to hold those memories close to my heart. Love, hugs and prayers for all of you.
Love Bonnie & Trevor
Sincerest condolences to Linda and children. As well the entire family of Phil. He will be greatly missed.
Donna Ducharme Watson
Linda and family
I am very sorry to hear of Phil’s passing cherish all the memories they are forever hugs
Aunt Linda & Family
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss of Uncle Phil. Sending love and strength to all of you at such a difficult time.🙏
Dear Patty & Joey
My sincerest condolences on your loss.
Patty, Joey & Family
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Billy, Jenna & Family
Linnda & family Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire families. Hold on to your memories. Phil will be missed by all who new him. Wayne & Bonnie Keller
So sorry to hear this Patty & family. May faith, family & friends be your comfort. ❤️🙏
Linda and family
Sincere sympathy in your great loss .
Phil will be missed by family and many friends.
Thinking of you all at this sad time
Carol and Bob
To Linda,Wayne and family, may I offer my condolences for your sad loss
Sincerely, June Snyder
Linda, Patty & Joey, Wayne & Jana & Families
Sending our deepest condolences in the loss of Phil. We will be keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Linda and Family so sorry to hear about Phil.we send our sincere condolences. So enjoyed our Pepper Games with you and your extended Families. Lorne Shirley Dundas
Dear Linda and family
My sincere condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Sharon & Paul
My Sincere Condolences on the Loss of your Brother / Brother in law
I know you will Miss Him.
Linda, Patti, Wayne and families
I’m very sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. My deepest sympathy. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Linda and family
My deepest sympathy in the passing of dear Phil. HowGeorge enjoyed their snowmobiling outings . His quiet helpful presence was a special blessing here during recent months.
You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
Please accept our deepest condolences to your family from ours
Deepest sympathies Linda, Patty and entire families. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time 🕊️
Linda Patty Wayne and families
Our deepest sympathy to all the family. Our prayers and thoughts are with everyone at this sad and difficult time. Hold on to all the wonderful memories.
Keith & Dianne Ahrens
Aunt Linda and family, my deepest condolences on the loss of Uncle Phil! Our hope is that time will allow you to cherish the many memories you have and that you find strength to get through this difficult time!
Tim Overholt
Dear Linda and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Phil was a great guy and lots of fun. It’s been many years since I’ve seen you all but still remember lots of great times we had together.
Love Marie
Dear Linda, Patty & Joey & family, Wayne & Jana & family,
Our most sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved Phil.
With caring thoughts.
Jill & Ralph Geiger
Linda and family
Our deepest sympathy at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Linda, Patty, Joey, Wayne, Jana & family,
We were saddened to hear of Phil’s passing. Please accept our deepest and heartfelt condolences. May cherished memories bring peace and comfort during the difficult days ahead. So sorry for your loss.
Linda, Patty & Wayne and families.
My deepest sympathy for great loss at this sad time.
Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.
Dear Linda
Giving you my sympathy and love and understand what you are going through. We enjoyed our time together at Bridget and Leo playing cards. Phil was a very loving man and I know you are going to miss him. We will keep our memories of him forever. ❤️
Lots of Love Marie LaPorte
Our Deepest sympathy to Linda and the Regier family
Our sympathies to the family; Phil was a wonderful man . I really enjoyed the time that we worked together; he taught me a lot. I am especially thankful that he came to the Father’s Day dinner last June . Everyone was so happy to see him.
Sending deepest condolences!
My heartfelt condolences to you Linda and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you comfort, strength, and peace as you remember and honour a life so dearly loved.
Linda, Patty, Wayne and families
So sorry to hear that Phil passed away, sincere condolences to you all .
Linda and Family So Sorry to hear of your loss Thinking of you all at this difficult time Deepest Sympathies Hugs
Dear Aunt Linda and family.
So sorry to hear of Uncle Phil passing away, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Linda and Family
We are so saddened to hear of Phil’s passing. Cherish all your beautiful memories. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Rena and I would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Regier Family and extended families. We will keep you in our thoughts.
Dear Linda, Patty, Wayne and all your families,
We are so sorry to hear that Phil passed away. Our sincere condolences to all your family. Phil had a great love for all his family, a sincere and solid faith in God and a heart of compassion and love. I will miss having coffee and conversation with a dear friend . He will be greatly missed.
Our love and prayers, Dennis & Marlene Estep
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Phil was such a warm, kind, thoughtful man, and he always welcomed us with a warm smile, a big hug and the kindest gestures. We will always remember when he brought his red convertible a great distance just to allow our daughter a fun-filled ride with the top down. I hope that you and your family can find peace and solace in each other and know that you are in our hearts. Wishing that you have comfort and warm memories of the good times.
Love Adrienne, Ralph, Ariana and Luke Ruffolo 💞
My sincere condolences Linda and family I remember Phil walking by the Zürich shop and always stopped to talk and ask how things were going he will be missed
Dear Linda and family
Please accept our sympathy at this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Our sincere condolence to you and the family.
We were sorry to hear of Phil’s passing, our sincere condolences.
My deepest sympathy Linda and your family my thoughts and prayers are with you
A loving Uncle and caring Godfather. Hold onto the special memories and the beautiful legacy he leaves behind. Sending love and light to you all. ❤️
Antonio and Blanca Garcia.
Our deepest sympathy Linda,Patty,Wayne and all your family for the Phil’s passing.
Sending hugs and blessings to the Regier and Denomme families. Very sorry to read that Philip had passed away. Sending my dearest regards to Linda Patti , Joey Wayne and Jana and families. God bless.
Dear Linda and family, so sorry to hear of Phil passing away. May God give you strength and comfort in these difficult days ahead.🙏🙏
Paul & Marylou Gunning
Linda and Family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear husband, grandfather, and great grandfather. Whenever Phil was out walking and passed our place he always stopped for a short chat. Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. 💔🙏
I was saddened to hear of Phil’s passing. My sincere sympathy Linda, to you and your family, my prayers are with you.
Linda, Patty, Wayne & your family
I am so sorry for your loss. Another good one taken too soon, Cherish all your wonderful memories of precious moments spent together. Love & prayers🙏💔🙏
Linda & family
Sending my deepest sympathy on the passing of a wonderful husband, father, papa & great papa.
My thoughts and prayer are with you during this difficult time.
Sally Desjardine
Linda,Patty,Wayne and all your Families
Our sincere condolences to your family on the passing of Phil.
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Linda and the Regier and Overholt families:
My sincere condolences in your loss of Phil. May all of his happy memories become treasures you will carry in your hearts forever.
Dear Linda and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your wonderful memories together provide you comfort during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sending hugs Kathy.
Linda, Patti, Wayne
My condolences. Fond memories of adventures at the farm, family functions and circle of friends.
Jim & Marlene Regier
Dear Linda, Patty, Wayne and families
Thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Our sincere sympathy and condolences.
Mike and Colleen Cyr
Linda ,Family and Friends.
Sincere condolences on your loss.
Phil was a fine gentleman and well respected.
Rest peacefully Phil.💔
Dennis and Lorraine
Linda and family,
Sorry to hear about Phil’s passing . You are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere sympathies.
Lilliane Laporte
Linda and your family, so sorry to hear the loss of Phil my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Cherish your memories
Sharon Brokenshire
Our sincere condolences, Linda, Patti and Joey, Wayne and Jana and the Regier and Overholt Families.
Lori and Murray
Aunt Linda, Patty & Joey, Wayne & Jana & families.
So sorry for your loss of a loving Husband, Father & Grandpa. He was a very special Uncle & we cherish all the wonderful memories we have.❤️❤️
Cassie and entire family.
Please know I will be thinking of you all as you navigate this next stage of life without your loved one. Be kind to yourself and keep your memories close.
Dawn
Sending sincere hugs Linda, Patty, Wayne and Families,
You will forever remember in the stories you carry, in the traditions
you keep, in the Love you shared, they will live on in the kindness you
show to others. His legacy is not just in the past but in every moment
you honour his memory. “Grief is the Loudest Silence you have ever heard “
We are so sorry for your loss
We are thinking of you and your family
During this difficult time
Forever in our hearts
Chuck and Tonie
Regier
Linda and family
We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Phil always met people with a welcoming smile. He was a respected, friendly man. May your wonderful memories of him bring you comfort. Our sincere sympathy.
Robert and Alma Westlake
Patty & Joey and Family Sending our deepest condolences to you all at this difficult time.
Sincere condolences to Linda and family on the passing of Phil. Remember playing cards, snowmobiling and going to dances with you and Phil when we lived in Zurich. Cherish all your wonderful memories. He will be missed by family
and friends.
Allan & Rosemary Beange
Dear Linda, Patty, Wayne, and all of Phil’s family,
We were so sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. Mark truly enjoyed the years he spent working with Phil—he was a true gentleman.
We’re sorry we couldn’t be at the visitation, but please know you’re in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you hugs. ❤️
Linda, Patty, Joey, Wayne, Jana and families
So sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time,
To Linda and family: Candice and I are so very sorry for your loss. May the Lord receive Phil to his table with joy.
Eternal rest grant unto him, o Lord, and perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.
May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Doug and I were very saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Philip.You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Linda and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Bernie and Carm
We are so sorry for your loss.
We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time
Forever in our hearts and prayers
Chuck and Tonie
Regier
Dear Aunt Linda and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Phil’s passing. We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Sending hugs ❤️
To Linda and family, So sorry to hear about the passing of Phil…Praying that our Loving Heavenly Father will surround you…with His peace and love….. as you go through this difficult time..
Love and Prayers…..Mahlon & Pearl Ann Martin…
Dear Linda, Patty, Wayne and families,
We are very sorry for the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. Our deepest condolences and thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
My Deepest Sympathy Linda to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Linda, Patty ,Wayne and your families so sorry for your loss sending our deepest sympathy and prayers
To Linda and family. Our most sincere condolences on Phil’s passing.Our families go back a long ways and Phil will be truly missed.With Phil and brother Eugene passing not long ago really changes the community.Always had nice talks when we meant.It’s nice that I’m dealing with your grandson(Josh) in the accounting world.He has a great knowledge and work ethic which accumulates from parenting and grandparenting.Sorry I did not meet with all of the family after the church service today.I hope this little note shows that we’re thinking of you at this difficult time.
My deepest condolences go out to you, Linda, and to all your family. I am certain that Phil’s warm smile touched the hearts of many.
It is always hardest to accept, Linda, when there was no time to prepare. You will all miss him tremendously.
Stay strong. Your faith can heal all wounds.
Love and prayers. Helene Malcolm (Ducharme)
Linda and family,
My sincere sympathy goes out to you on the loss of Phil.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Aunt Linda, Wayne and Jana, Patty and Joey, and families.
We are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Uncle Phil. We will always remember Uncle Phil for the warmth of his smile, his quiet humility and of course playing Pepper with him. He was so easy to be with and talk to, always showing genuine interest in knowing what was new with our family. May God bring peace where there are difficult memories, strength for the days ahead, and comfort in knowing that Uncle Phil is now resting peacefully in God’s loving arms. May the love of family and the beautiful memories you shared, carry you through this difficult time. Keeping all of you close in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen, Dave & family
Patty and family
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Thinking of you all
Hope you can find peace through your memories.
Patty and family, there aren’t enough words to express how sad I am for your loss. Sending prayers and big hugs to you at this time.
Our deepest condolences Patty,Joey and Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Love Chris & Rhonda
Linda, Patty & Joey, Wayne & Jana & families; Regier & Overholt families;
Our sincere condolences in the loss of Phil. I always enjoyed my interactions with Phil over the years. Very nice guy all round. My Mom, Marilyn Heimrich extends her sympathy as well.
Mark & Julie Heimrich, Sarah, Scott & Spencer, Marilyn Heimrich & staff of Lifetime Water Products, Exeter.
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Linda, Patty, Wayne and families, Phil and Linda have always been in our life forever, growing up together, dating and marriage and raising our kids together. Always sharing and helping each other through life. We will miss those wonderful card games and going out on adventures together even it’s just to Bayfield for a burger!
We will always have wonderful memories!
Love you all Mike and Beatie