Philip Allen Reichenbach

Philip Allen Reichenbach, age 62, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah, surrounded by family. His passing followed a heart attack. He had been a resident of Centerville, Utah, for nearly 30 years.

Phil was born on Friday, April 19, 1963, at Timken Mercy Hospital in Canton, Ohio. He was a twin to Diane and the youngest of four children born to Lawrence Allen and Carol May Kennington Reichenbach. Phil spent his childhood in various locations, including Hartville, Ohio, and Dowagiac, Michigan, before his family settled for many years in Midland, Michigan. Active in the Boy Scouts of America, he earned his Eagle Scout award before graduating from Herbert Henry Dow High School in 1981.

After graduating from high school, Phil served as a full-time missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the England Birmingham Mission from 1982 to 1984. He continued his education, earning a B.S. in Psychology from Brigham Young University (Provo, 1988) and an M.A. in Psychology from Northern Illinois University (DeKalb, 1991). His professional career began in psychology at Utah State Hospital in Provo, Utah, as well as at Wyoming State Hospital and Uinta County Mental Health Center in Evanston, Wyoming. After several years working in psychology, Phil chose to pursue law, earning a J.D. from the University of Utah (Salt Lake City, 1998). In 1998, he was admitted to the Utah State Bar and practiced as an attorney for 27 years.

Phil served faithfully in many volunteer positions in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including service as a full-time missionary, Teachers Quorum Adviser, Ward Single Adult Committee Member, Stake Young Single Adult Committee Chair, Ward Assistant Clerk, Stake Assistant Clerk, and Bountiful Utah Temple Ordinance Worker. He also learned Spanish and attended a local Spanish ward to serve and fellowship with those members.

He had a lifelong passion for music, working as a part-time disc jockey during his college years, and enjoyed keeping up with the latest music trends.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents, Larry and Carol, and his brother-in-law, Duane Greenwood. He was survived by his son, Jacob of Centerville, Utah; his sisters: Kathy (Dave) Kinnaman of San Antonio, Texas; Cynde (Rex) Kline of Widefield, Colorado; and Diane (Ken) Barrow of Sugar Land, Texas; as well as several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff of Lakeview Hospital for their compassionate care of Phil during his final days, and to the staff of Russon Brothers Mortuary & Crematory – Farmington for their thoughtful assistance with arrangements.

Phil will be cremated. No public viewing will be held. Announcements regarding any memorial service will be made once plans are confirmed.