Richard-Platten-Obituary

Richard Platten

Jordan, New York

1940 - 2023

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Richard Platten December 15, 2023 Richard Platten, 83, of Jordan, left this earth surrounded by his family on Friday, December 15th to join his Lord and Savior alongside his predeceased wife, Karen, of 58 years (whom he dearly missed). Dick was born January 17, 1940, to Howard and M. Rowena...

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Your Dad and Grandfather was truly a wonderful man. Mr. Platten was my algebra teacher and home room teacher in 9th grade in 1968 -1969 at JE. He became my Explorer leader 1970-71 and in later years I was fortunate enough to serve in his administration as a Jordan Trustee and our friendship endured throughout the years. I visited him at home during his final years. He will surely be missed and the only bright spot in his leaving is that he will be with the love of his life. I would be at the...

My sincere sympathy to the Platten Family. Mr. Platten was my math teacher at JE. I have fond memories of being in his Math Class and his welcoming smile. May he Rest in Peace.

Lee and I are so sad to hear of Dick's passing. Dick and Karen took us in when we moved into the village of Jordan and made us feel like we belonged. They made Jordan feel like a place you would want to call home. Both Karen and Dick are missed by us and will be missed by many. They were great people. Sincerely, Lee and Sue Badman and family