Flint, Michigan
PLOUCHA, Eugene - Of Mt. Morris/Clio, age 81, died Friday, January 3, 2003 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 11AM Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Pastor Bob Burkey officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mt. Morris First United Methodist Church or Mt. Morris Lodge No. 535, F.&A.M. Visitation 1-4 and 6-8PM Monday at the funeral home. A memorial service will be conducted by Mt. Morris Lodge No. 535, F.&A.M. at 7PM Monday evening at the funeral home. Mr. Ploucha was born in Flint, Michigan on July 10, 1921, the son of Vincent and Kathryn (Kamick) Ploucha. He married L. Eleanor Smith of Genesee County on January 15, 1944. He served his country in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the South Pacific. Mr. Ploucha served on the Mt. Morris City Council, Board of Education and was inducted into the Mt. Morris Hall of Honor in 1997. He was active in many Mt. Morris community activities. He was a former member of Clio Country Club. He was a member of the Mt. Morris First United Methodist Church and a member of Mt. Morris Lodge No. 535, F.&A.M. By trade, Mr. Ploucha was known as a Cutting Tool Engineer, retiring as a Manufacturing Agent. He was very active in the Northern High School Alumni Class of 1940. Surviving are wife, L. Eleanor (Smith) of Mt. Morris/Clio; daughters, Cheryl (Robert) Skunda of Virginia and Janine (William) Nagle of Clio; son, Gene (Jane) Ploucha of Tennessee; 4 grandchildren, Kevin and Courtney Skunda, both of Virginia, Scot and Bret Ploucha, both of Tennessee; brother, Albert (Mary Lu) Ploucha of Flushing; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John, Thomas and Edward and sister, Mary Knecht.
Read MoreMy sympathy to the family.
I am not sure if I have the right family but I graduated with a Eugene at Beecher H.S. Flint, Mi.
1956
Regardless if this is the correct family or not, may GOD be with you all in this time of sorrow.
Janet Farley Curtis
January 07, 2003 | Auburndale, FL
Dear Eleanor: So sorry to learn that Gene has left us. You two almost made it to 60 years together.
I last saw him at Janet's mom's memorial and we talked a while. He was the same good-looking dude as I
always remembered him. I'm thinking of you in your grief.
Lucille (Ploucha) Land
4550 Pinebrook Cir. #302
Bradenton, Fl. 34209
Lucille Land (Ploucha)
January 06, 2003 | Bradenton, FL
Elenore,
Please accept our condolences. We are sadded by your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Madolyn & Jay Nitzschke
January 06, 2003 | Mt. Morris, MI
My condolences to the family. I am an alumni of Northern's class of '40. His name is familiar but I don't remember. Rose
Rose Sordyl
January 06, 2003 | Oxnard, CA
I remember eugene from dort school
where we would play football and
baseball inthe 30's-during the depression. gene was a great guy and
will be missed.
CALVIN LAZAR
January 06, 2003 | BURTON, MI
To Aunt Eleanor, Cheryl, Janine, Gene and the entire family of Uncle Gene:
We were both very sorry to hear of Uncle Gene's death. We also regret being so far away and not being able to be there for you. Gene was a cantankerous, opinionated, funny and insightful guy. He will be missed.
Larry & Janet Ploucha
January 06, 2003 | Hollywood, FL
To Janine From Rene': May the Lord strengthen your entire family...
You are in my prayers...our growing up together is a very important part of my life....Your friend, Rene'
Rene' Turner
January 05, 2003 | Dallas, TX
