GARRETT — Phillip Paul Pynaert, 61, of Garrett, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 11, 2015, at IU Health Goshen Hospital. He was born on November 12, 1953, in New York, New York, to Phil Pynaert Sr. and Joan Pynaert. Phillip is survived by his parents, Phil Sr. and Joan Pynaert; two children, Phillip Pynaert III and Elizabeth Pynaert; a brother, Dennis (Carolyn) Pynaert; a sister, Karen (Tom) Barcome; and 4 grandchildren. Phillip graduated from Purdue University with a BS in forestry in 1975. He started his career working for the state of Indiana and moved on to being a licensed timber buyer in the state of Indiana for the remainder of his career. He loved baseball and coached several baseball and softball teams for the youth of Garrett, Indiana. A celebration of Phillip's life will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2015, from 2-4 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 16495 Ireland Road, Mishawaka, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to contribute in Phillip Paul Pynaert Jr.'s name may give to Hospice Services, 1721 S. Main St., Goshen, IN 46526. Elkhart Cremation Services is entrusted with his arrangements. To send an online condolence please visit www.elkhartcremation.com