Deloris Mae Pletcher, age 83 of Nappanee, IN, passed away at 8:40 am on Tuesday morning, November 11, 2025 at her residence after an extended illness. Deloris was born on December 13, 1941 in Goshen, IN to Jesse and Elsie (Bleile) Albin. She was a graduate of Goshen High School and was a lifelong resident of Northern Indiana. On June 2, 1963, Deloris married Larry L. Pletcher in Nappanee. Larry was a long-time pastor at NorthWood Chapel in Nappanee. He preceded her in death on November 30, 2021. Deloris was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a devoted pastor’s wife and served alongside her husband for many years. She is survived by a son, Michael (Beth) Pletcher of Nappanee; 3 daughters: Karen (Steven) Trautmann of Nappanee, Connie Miller of White Pigeon, MI, and Nancy (Keith) Amstutz of Nappanee; 15 grandchildren: David (Kaylee) Trautmann, Isaac Trautmann, Faith Trautmann, Rachael (Justis) Miller-Wagaman, Aaron Miller, Joel (Courtney) Miller, Mitchell (Onycha) Miller, Anna (Hunter) Miller-Jourdan, Nathan Amstutz, Anya Amstutz, Grace Amstutz, Wyatt Pletcher, Virgil Pletcher, Wesley Pletcher, and Ava Pletcher; 5 great grandchildren: Christian Miller, Gavin Miller, Zipporah Jourdan, Elias Jourdan and Rhodes Trautmann. Deloris was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and 3 siblings: Devon Albin, Verle Albin, and Doris Kirchner. Private family graveside services will be held at South Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Deloris’ name can be given to Gideons International.
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