Philip C. Burd, 28, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital from injuries caused by a car accident.  He was born on July 31, 1997 in Ft. Wayne, IN to Thomas A. "T-Burd" Burd & Cynthia R. (Insley) Burd.

On May 1, 2025, Phil & Kat were wed and then held their large ceremony the following September.  They shared three beautiful daughters together ages 7, 3, and 1.

Philip was a proud member of his high school band where he played trumpet.  As an adult, he spent several years working as a roofer for Morkin Roofing and CMS before joining the Sheet Metal Local 20 Union and working for Dirig.    When he wasn't working, he was playing with his children, going to see his favorite bands, building or crafting things in the garage, or playing retro video games.  He could always be found with a glass of milk or a cold Pepsi.  Phil loved being out in nature whether it was kayaking, camping or taking hikes.  He had a joke for every occasion and wore the brightest smile with the world's best laugh.  He treated every person he met with so much compassion and loved so fiercely.

He is survived by his wife, Kat (Weachock) Burd; three daughters, Marceline, Magnolia and Clementine; his mother, Cindy Burd and siblings, Deb, Becky and Mike; sister-in-law, Brittany and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Burd; brother, John Burd; grandparents, Harry & Madeline Burd and Nancy Crowe; daughter, Primrose Burd and some aunts & uncles.

In death he continued that selflessness and donated his organs & tissues to help save the lives of others.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 4-7 pm at the Southwest Conservation Club located at 5703 Bluffton Road, Ft. Wayne, IN  46809.

Memorials may be given in his name to the family for future expenses.

We ask any and all that knew Phil to come share stories and memories and celebrate the beautiful life Phil lived and made for himself.