May God bless you and your...
Joe,
I am sorry for your loss. From all your classmates (JGHS 1976) we send you and Kathi our love.
Paul LeVasseur
July 29, 2006 | Pinconning, MI


Bay City, Michigan
Ploechl, James Bernard, Sr. Bay City, Michigan Passed away Monday, July 24, 2006 at his home at the age of 85. Bernie was born September 12, 1920 in Kawkawlin to the late Louis C. and Adah M. (Carbary) Ploechl. He married the former Iva Kherier; she preceded him in death in 1996. Bernie graduated...
Read MoreJoe,
I am sorry for your loss. From all your classmates (JGHS 1976) we send you and Kathi our love.
Paul LeVasseur
July 29, 2006 | Pinconning, MI
We are all truly sorry for your family's loss. My family has known Bill forever and he admired his Grandpa dearly. He will really be missed. Our prayers are with you all.
Adam, Michelle and Zach
July 28, 2006 | Lansing, MI
With deepest sympathy---an an old frend. Fred McLellan
Fred McLellan
July 28, 2006 | The Villages, FL
Those of us that hung around John & Jim, "Bernies'" twin sons, used to refer to the senior Ploechl as "Bernie," behind his back of course.It was funny at the time but maybe you had to be there. He was a no nonsense guy who was a great provider for his family. His work ethic was clearly evident in the kids. While "Bernie" could fool most with his bark it is his grin that I'll remember as it lives on in his son John, my "goomba." My favorite "Bernie" recollection? Easy. It was him handing over...
fred rice
July 28, 2006 | Daytona Beach Shores, FL
We are friends of grandson Bill. Our sympathies go out to your family.
Mark & Brad
July 27, 2006 | Ann Arbor, MI