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Kenneth Pletz Obituary
Kenneth R. Pletz (Ken), 60, of Lower Nazareth Township, passed away January 27, 2010 peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Allentown, and was the son of Beatrice (Eck) Pletz and the late Charles Pletz. He was employed by Related Management based out of NYC for the past 18 years. Prior to that he worked for Western Union at various positions and locations for over 15 years. A 1967 graduate of William Allen High School, he honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He loved traveling all over the world and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Survivors: Along with his long time companion, Sherry Scurfield; two daughters, Shelly Sczechowski and her husband Dan from Douglasville, PA; Faye Pletz and her long time companion Brad Adams from York, SC; two grandchildren, Chad and Tiffany Sczechowski; brother, Charles J. Pletz of Northampton; sister, Janice Hess of Palm Bay, FL; and six nieces; and one nephew. Services: Family and friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave. Allentown. Service and interment will be at the convenience of the family. www.weberfuneralhome.com
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Howie Holden
February 9, 2010
To the Pletz family,
I was stationed in Greece with Kenny in the late 60s. He was a good friend with whom I spent many a night in the "ham" shack running telephone patches to the states for the guys on the base. I remember him as a loyal, giving person, one with whom I was proud to serve. My deepest sympathies.
February 7, 2010
my dad Thomas Johnson are deeply saddened by the death of Ken. You and your family are in our prayers. My dad always tells me funny stories of him and ken in the navy
February 2, 2010
To the family of Ken:
I have fond memories of Ken as a classmate at Sacred Heart, and at our Central Catholic High School reunions.
My prayers are for him and my deepest sympathy are for his family and loved ones.
John R. Wagner
Springfield, Massachusetts
January 31, 2010
To Sherry and Kenny's Family! I grew up with Kenny and would see him at the ACCHS Reunions he would crash! Through e-mails he would send me pics from his around the world travels. He was a wunderbar man and a true 'Mensch'...I know he will be missed....remember the good times! God Bless you and „ Gott segnet ihn im Himmel“.....John F. Györy (Wilkes-Barre, PA)
Charles & Sally (Mary) Fink
January 30, 2010
To Charlie and Rosie,
Sorry to hear about your brother, Charlie. Our sympathy goes out to you and all of your family. I know it's hard to lose a brother or loved one. At least you know he's with other loved ones, and his suffering is over. Again, my sympathy to you, Rosie, and all of the Pletz family.
Terry & Elaine Lenhart
January 29, 2010
Dear Bea,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this sad time. You have always been such a loving person during our time of need. We can only hope that we may in some small way also comfort you.
Love, Terry & Elaine Lenhart
Tammy Pletz-Young
January 29, 2010
To the Entire Pletz Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time.May all your memories bring you comfort and peace.I will also miss Ken on facebook and learning more of our family tree,because of Ken i'm finding out about alot of family i have never known,it's so very nice.Take care all of you and God bless.
Judy Goodling
January 29, 2010
To Kenny's family and loved ones:
I only had the privlege to know Kenny for about 4 years, but during those four years I learned what a great person he was. As a true friend he supported me during some tough times as well as sharing some life stories. How thankful I am that I was given the opportunity to know Ken. I know he'll have some mint julips waiting for us when our times come. Thx for the memories Kenny....
Susan McGuire
January 29, 2010
Dear Sherry and all of Ken's family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Ken was a good man who is finally at peace with the angels looking down on all of his loved ones. Susan McGuire, New York, NY
Tom Blackburn
January 29, 2010
Sorry to learn that you passed. I was looking forward to seeing you among the shipmates stationed at NAVCOMMSTA Greece at the reunion in June. Rest in peace.
January 29, 2010
To Sonny, Janice,Shelly, & Faye, Words cannot express how sorry we feel for your loss. I could not imagine the grief you all must be feeling losing a mother, father, brother, grandmother in such a short period of time. It's uncomprehensible. I will miss Ken's e-mails, as I have missed them a lot lately, they were some of the wittiest, amusing, best e-mails I've ever received. I loved his idea of the Pletz family newsletter every month, & I hope they still keep coming. May all your wonderful & warm memories of Aunt Betty & Ken, sustain you all in the next coming weeks & months ahead. Those wonderful memories bring such comfort. Onve again, to Ken's family, Our deepest sympathy, Donny & Suzette
Karen Eberts
January 29, 2010
Dear Sherry, And all of Kens family. It so hard for us all. Ken had a great sense of humor. Iam glad we had the time that we did have to spend it with you. Iam so sorry that we have all lost a wonderfull friend. God be with you all, in time it will hurt less, but Ken will always be with us.
John Pletz
January 29, 2010
The young may die and the old must die.It is a sad event for those who loved and are loved to be left behind. When Jesus heard that his friend Lazarus had died the Holy Spirit caused the shortest verse in the Bible to be penned. "He wept."
Death was not to have been and so we must hope for the next life to meet again those we have lost in this life.
May God's kindness and mercy be with those who love and miss Ken. John Pletz
John Hutchinson
January 29, 2010
I already miss being able to email Kenny but I am thankful for the time we were able to share thoughts, stories, and photos. Sherry you and your daughters remain in my daily prayers. The Wm Allen email gang hold you in our hearts with fond memories.
Janice
January 28, 2010
My dear brother - I will miss you until my dying day. Now you have Mom with you too.
Jeff Zampell
January 28, 2010
Rest in peace Ken. Your spirt and love for life is a lesson for all, and will be present at the next reunion.
Amberly Prout
January 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you! We will all miss you <3
Amberly Prout
January 28, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss, we will always remember you in our hearts <3
Dennis Bell
January 28, 2010
It was upsetting to hear about the loss of Ken. He enjoyed traveling the world and photographing all his experiences. I met him in Study hall at Allen H.S. many years ago and we've kept in contact with e-mails over the years. I'll miss those e-mails.
Tom (TK) Krajcirovic
January 28, 2010
I worked with Kenny at Western Union. Our families had fun playing Trivia. Lisa and I know you have many fond memories of Kenny to help you through this difficult time.
Cheryl (Smith) Gagliardi
January 28, 2010
It was a very sad day when we lost Kenny. We had such fun at our last reunion. He'll be with us in spirit at the next one - won't you kenny :-) My heart goes out to Sherry and the rest of his family. I never met you but it does not diminish my heartfelt concern and sadness for you all.
Nily Walters
January 28, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow. Keep your memories of Kenny in your hearts, and he will never be far away. The world is a lesser place for your passing, dear classmate ... Farewell for now.
January 28, 2010
Pletz Family,
May Ken rest in Peace kowing that he was a dear friend. I will miss his jokes and talks on my email. May God be with you at this difficult time.
Patricia Wagner Deginto
Chuck Gensel
January 28, 2010
Missing our "bro" and "Uncle Ken".
Will always love him.
Chuck, MJ, Chad and Ashley
Ernie Hughes
January 28, 2010
I worked with Ken at Western Union in Allentown Pa. Ken was a really great guy. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Wayne Schaeffer
January 28, 2010
I'm so sad to have lost such a good friend, yet so happy to have had time to share laughs and memories with him. Kenny was a rare individual, and he is sorely missed. My heart and my prayers are with Sherry, his daughters, and the rest of his family...
Rhonda Pletz-Solano
January 28, 2010
To the Entire Pletz Family,
I am so sorry for your loss.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. I will miss him on Facebook he always had something positive to say. May your memories of him bring you comfort.
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