Clarence A. Plansky

1955 - 2016

Plansky, Clarence A.

Clarence A. Plansky, age 60, of 1522 23rd Street, Two Rivers, died peacefully early Saturday morning, June 18, 2016 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Clarence was born in Two Rivers on July 29, 1955, a son of Elaine E. (Stangel) Plansky and the late George E. "Bud" Plansky. He attended Holy Redeemer Catholic School, Two Rivers Elementary Schools and Washington High School, graduating with the class of 1974. He also attended Lakeshore Technical College in Cleveland. On Sept. 7, 1985, he married the former Mary Mott at St. Luke's Catholic Church, Two Rivers.

Clarence worked for various companies in the area over the years which included Hamilton Industries, Kohler Company of Sheboygan, Jagemann Stamping, and for the past 21 years was employed with the Vollrath Company of Sheboygan.

An avid outdoors enthusiast, Clarence enjoyed much of his spare time hunting throughout Wisconsin and various other States. As a longtime member of the Maribel Sportsman's Club, Clarence served as Hunters Safety & Archery Instructor for 24 years at Maribel and Francis Creek Sportsman's Clubs. It was during this time, he was awarded "Hunter Safety Instructor of the Year" by Wisconsin Bowhunters Association. Throughout the years, Clarence was also recognized with many achievement awards for his dedication and outstanding service to archery and hunter safety by various conservation organizations.

Clarence was a longtime member, vice-president and president of the YMCA Archery Club; life member, vice-president, treasurer and past president of Manitowoc County Chapter of Wisconsin Deerhunters, and also vice-president of the Wisconsin Deerhunters State; member and past president of Manitowoc County Fish & Game Association; and a member of Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, where he received the President's award.

Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Mary; two sons & daughters-in-law, Joshua (Tennille) Plansky of Gurnee, IL and Jeremiah (Amanda) Plansky of Little Suamico; seven grandchildren: Brianna and her fiance, Jose; Renee, Patricia, Gabriel, Ellei, Clare, and Grant; two great-grandchildren: Allise and Gianni; his mother, Elaine Plansky of Two Rivers; and his father & mother-in-law, Gerald and Diana Mott of Townsend. He is further survived by his brothers and sisters: Ed and Ann Plansky, Dale and Mary Plansky, Leo and Dori Plansky, Leon and Diane Plansky, Mary and Jeff Cisler, and JoAnn Wagner, all of Two Rivers; brothers & sisters-in-law include: Kenneth (Mary Jo) Mott, Barbara (Rick) Henrickson, Jerilyn (David) Skubal, Wayne (Beth) Mott, all of Two Rivers, Linda (David) Sinkula, Kewaunee, Amy Rezachek and fiance, Jim Pulach, Manitowoc; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, George Plansky; one brother, Kenneth Plansky; one sister, Barbara Staab; an infant brother and two brothers-in-law, Timothy Wagner and Tom Mott.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, 1506 18th St. Two Rivers. Rev. Dave Beaudry will officiate at the service, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, Two Rivers.

The family will greet relatives and friends at Deja & Martin Funeral Chapels, Tuesday evening, June 21, 2016, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning at the funeral home after 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dejamartin.com.

The Plansky family would like to express their sincere appreciation to all our family and friends who have supported us in so many ways over the past year and 1/2, especially those who were involved in organizing, working, and supported the benefit held for Clarence. Special thanks also to Holy Family Memorial Hospice caregivers, especially Kim and Jane, for the wonderful care and compassion extended to Clarence.