KURTIS "KATFISH" PHILLIPS

Kurtis “Katfish” Phillips
Oct. 14, 1982–June 25, 2020
Kurt Phillips of Newcastle, Wyo., passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at the age of 37.
He was born in Newcastle on Thursday, Oct. 14, 1982, to Mark and Melody Phillips. 
Kurt is survived by his wife, Keri Phillips; father, Mark Phillips; mother, Melody Phillips; grandfather, Bill Phillips; grandfather, Gene Mann; aunt, Tanya (Alan) Gall; cousins, Kristin (Andy) Packard, and Garrett (Amber) Gall; nieces and nephews, Cimaron, Ali, Lilly, Xander, Xavier, Xahleyah, Wesley, Taylor, and Jupiter; and numerous other family, friends and relatives throughout the country. 
Kurt was preceded in death by his grandmother, Irene Phillips. 
Kurt was an avid outdoorsman that loved fishing and hunting throughout the place he called home, the Black Hills, and various other parts of Wyoming. He would often leave town for months at a time that included backpacking through Alaska, hitchhiking through Montana and trips to Arizona. Kurt was never shy to talk about his adventures and was always more than happy to take family and friends along on his fishing and hunting trips, though he often went alone to enjoy the tranquility of the peace and quiet. 
His family said, “Kurt will be deeply missed by the many lives he touched, family and friends that became his family. We love you Kurt.”
A small gathering of some friends and family for the spreading of his ashes will be done at a spot of his choosing on Saturday, July 11. This will be followed by a remembrance gathering and celebration of his life with all friends and family at a location to be determined in Newcastle.