Philip John Auffert, 89, of Parnell, Missouri died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Maryville, MO. Philip was born April 3, 1936, in rural Parnell, Missouri, the son of the late John and Rachel (Hovenkotter) Auffert.

Philip attended Parnell and Elm Grove country schools, completing his 8th grade education. He married Patricia Bradley on July 17, 1965 in Afton, Iowa. She preceded him in death, September 17, 2013.

Philip was a lifetime farmer. He was drafted into the Army in 1959. Philip served on the St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Council, he was the Independence Township Trustee for 28 years, and Curry-Richardson-Sparks-Waldeier American Legion Post 528 Commander for 20 years. Philip was a lifetime member of the St. Joseph's Catholic Church and a 53-year member of the Curry-Richardson-Sparks-Waldeier American Legion Post 528, all of Parnell.

Philip was preceded in death by his wife Patricia, his parents, Sister Mary Ellen Auffert, OSB, brothers Leo Auffert and Charles (Donna) Auffert, and sister-in-law Sherry Bradley.

His survivors include: two daughters Catherine and Lynette Auffert, both of Parnell, two sons Timothy (Richard Webb), Raytown and Damian (Dana), Parnell, four grandchildren Jesse, Dalton (Paige), Dakota, and Dalanie Auffert, and one great grandson Bennett. In-laws Willa Auffert, Ravenwood, Mo, Joe (Dorothy) Bradley, Algona, Iowa, Jim Bradley, Arispe, Iowa, Steve (Sandy) Bradley, Oelwein, Iowa, Marietta (Ruben) Baltz, Omaha, Nebraska, Kathy (Ken) Waller, Johnston, Iowa, Phillip (Patty) Bradley, Afton, Iowa, Diane (Monty) Ide, Shannon City, Iowa, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 31, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Parnell. A family rosary will be held Friday, May 30 at 5:00 p.m. followed by visitation at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Parnell. Burial with military services will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Parnell. The family suggests memorials for the Flag Display at the Parnell Cemeteries in care of Damian Auffert.

Arrangements Price Funeral Home