Madison - Philip Leroy Lord, age 80, of Madison, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on September 1, 1945, in Richland Center, Wis., the son of Carl and Marie (Burke) Lord.

Philip proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from September 1963 - September 1967 as a radio repairman. His life changed when he was introduced to Lucille Yonash. After four months of courting, he knew she was the one and proposed. On September 14, 1974, he married Lucille, the love of his life that he forever held close to his heart. She preceded him in death in March 2001.

Prior to retirement, Philip worked as a technician in the electrical repair business. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time at the Lord Farm planting flowers, garden and trees. Fall was always deer hunting season. He set up trail cameras to watch and see what deer were out there. He loved growing flowers and always looked forward to taking care of his grandkids. He spent hours decorating his house for all holidays. His favorite was Halloween. He won a few contests for most decorated house.

Philip is survived by his daughters, Teresa (Ross Clayton) Lord and Denise (David) Breyman; grandsons, Kaleb, Zachary and Camron; brothers, Larry (Val) Lord, Joe (Janice) Lord, Tom (Deb) Lord and Chuck (Lenice) Lord; and sisters-in-law, Charlotte Lord and Mary (Ray) Jennings. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, John Lord and Jim Lord.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH (GYMNASIUM) 2450 Atwood Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 27, 2026, with Father Radowicz presiding. A luncheon will follow. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Friday. Burial will take place at the Beulah Cemetery in Blue River, Wis.

Memorials may be made to Arbor Day Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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Philip L. Lord

September 01, 1945 - February 16, 2026

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