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Chad Plasters Obituary
He was born April 8, 1972 in Ypsilanti, MI, to Rex and Betty (Pribyl) Plasters.
Chad graduated from Milan High School in 1990 and on August 26, 1995, he married Frankie Barger in Milan.
Chad was a self-employed contractor who worked in the local area and was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion.
Chad is survived by his loving wife Frankie; two daughters, Kirsten and Ashlynn; and his parents, Rex and Betty Plasters, all of Milan; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ross and Shana of North Carolina, Brandon and Patty of Milan, Bryan and Shannon of Plymouth; in-laws, Hobart and Norma Barger of Milan; sister-in-law, Carmel Piefer of Milan; eight nieces and nephews; a special cousin, Carla (Mark) Ludwig and their daughters; aunts and uncles, Maureen and Kip Engle, Beverly and Dick VanBrandt, Carl and Lydia Pribyl; godchildren, Reagan Schultz and Lance Blaszak; along with several cousins and many, many close friends also survive.
Chad truly enjoyed life was loved by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Visitation will be held at Ochalek-Stark Funeral Home, Milan on Sunday from 2:00-8:00 p.m. and Monday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Milan on Tuesday, March 8th at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Private burial will follow at Marble Park Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions to the Milan Big Red Athletics or the Colon Cancer Coalition Foundation. Envelopes are available at the funeral home. www.ochalekstark.com.
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Bill Milenkovski
March 9, 2016
Mr. and Mrs. Plasters, Ross, and the entire Plasters family: May the blessings of love be upon you, May its peace abide with you, May its essence illuminate your heart, Now and forever more. God Bless
Bill Clay
March 9, 2016
Rex and Betty, I am so, so sorry to hear about this. Please know that I will pray for you during this time. I love y'all so very much. You are family to me.
Carla Gerhardt
March 8, 2016
Rex and Betty,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are out of town or I would have given condolences in person.
Carla & Joe
March 8, 2016
Dearest Rex & Betty: We want to convey our deepest sympathy for the loss of Chad. I used to babysit him and Ross. I am Pamela Stebbins now; Pamela Kierczak.
Dick & Sally EDwards
March 7, 2016
Dear Rex and Betty,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will remember your family and Chad's family with prayers of comfort in this
time of sorrow. With deepest sympathy.
Dick and Sally Edwards
Alice Radtke
March 7, 2016
Betty and Rex: My deepest sympathy to you and all of your families and friends. May God bless you and keep you close in this most difficult time in your lives.
Tzena and Keith Smith/Osborne
March 7, 2016
To the Plasters Family: Keith and I will be praying that all of the family will be comforted and uplifted. Peace be with you!
Laurence Polzin
March 7, 2016
sorry for your loss, rex
Dennis & Dianna Bennett
March 7, 2016
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry and Jeanne Smith
March 7, 2016
We are so saddened to hear about the tragic loss of your son Chad. You have our deepest sympathy. He will be remembered in our prayers.
Ruth Ann Jamnick
March 7, 2016
I am sorry to learn of the tragic loss of Chad. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. Sincerely ...
Teresa Neal
March 6, 2016
Prayers to the family
Tom & Joan Smetka
March 6, 2016
Rex,Betty & family so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs & prayers to all of the Plasters family
Tess Monroe
March 6, 2016
Betty, My heart breaks for your sadness, sending prayers, I love you Betty, you were so good to me, I will never forget you, much love to you & your family.
Derik & Sandi Griffin
March 6, 2016
Dear Frankie,Ashlynn,Kirsten and the plasters family! Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to all of you with the loss of your husband,dad,son. We pray for comfort for all of you through this great loss! Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.
Connie Foster
March 6, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Karen Kress
March 6, 2016
Frankie, Ashlyn and Kirsten, I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of Chad's passing. I am praying that God will send his angels to wrap his arms around you and help you through this difficult time. God bless you and your family....
Tom Sorensen
March 6, 2016
I was saddened to hear of Chad's early passing, condolences to all of his family. I had the opportunity to work with Chad on numerous occasions and he was a first class individual.
Debbie Snyder
March 6, 2016
Rex, Betty and to the Plasters family.
My heart goes out to you at this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Daggs
March 6, 2016
My heart breaks for you and your family. I pray for you to find peace and comfort in this unbearable pain.
Linda & Mike Grady
March 5, 2016
We are thinking of you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Marty Lefever
March 5, 2016
Carol and I are together in FL and heard of Chad's accident. We are so sorry, dear one. Our hearts are breaking for you and the girls. May God comfort your hearts and help you get through this incredibly difficult time of loss. We love you, Frankie. Carol and Marty
Gary London
March 5, 2016
So sorry for your lose. I will be thinking of you at this difficult time.
Paula ( Squires) Nyitray
March 5, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of your son's death !! The loss of a child must be unbearable !! Please know I care and am praying for you all !
Bill Sinkule
March 5, 2016
Rex, My dearest sympathy and prayers go out to you and your family. I can't imagine the loss of a son at any time, let alone the prime of his life. Keep his family close and always remember the good times.
Lee and Carol Pickett
March 5, 2016
Our condolences to Frankie, daughters, Rex and Betty and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Steve & Ailene Rymanowicz
March 5, 2016
Frankie, Steve and I are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for you and the family.
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