On January 6, 2026, at the age of 91, Philip Kolinski peacefully completed his earthly journey and stepped into eternal rest. Born on May 24, 1934, in Gladwin, Michigan, to Frank and Mary (Kuchta) Kolinski, Philip grew into a man whose life was shaped by love, loyalty, and simple joys. In 1965, he married his dearest friend and lifelong companion, Linnie Winieckie, and together they built a family rooted in warmth and devotion.

Philip lived with a steady heart and an honest voice. He was the kind of man who offered support without hesitation and spoke truth with kindness. He found beauty in the past, especially in the antiques he cherished and the coins he collected—each one a small story held in his hands. His gift for friendship was effortless; wherever he went, he left with new companions and familiar smiles.

He felt most at home under open skies—hunting, fishing, or simply breathing in the quiet of the outdoors. He enjoyed a good poker game, a lively polka tune, and the comfort of old country songs that could coax him into dancing with a joy that never faded. A carpenter by trade and a jack‑of‑all‑trades by nature, Philip could build, fix, or craft nearly anything, but his greatest work was always the love he poured into his family.

He leaves behind a legacy carried forward by his children, Tanya (Andy) Diment, Philip (Tammy) Kolinski, and Jacob (Kristin Russell) Kolinski; his grandchildren Nicholas (Samantha) Diment, Adam Diment, Jessica (Don Hanselman) Kolinski, Philip Kolinski III, and Adeline (James) Logghe; and his great‑grandchildren Julian, Alphonse, Rocky, and Cooper. He is also remembered with affection by many extended family members and friends whose lives he touched.

Awaiting him in heaven are his beloved wife, Linnie; his parents; his son, Frank; and his siblings—together again in a place where love never ends.

Philip’s life was a tapestry of laughter, hard work, music, and unwavering devotion. Those who knew him will forever carry his spirit in their stories, their memories, and the quiet moments when a familiar song or a well-worn tool brings him gently to mind.

Memorials may be made to Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 3424 Crestmont Dr., Saginaw, MI 48603. Online condolences can be made at https://www.casefuneralhome.com/.