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Charles Plumb Obituary

PLUMB Charles S. Plumb, II, 83, Venice, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, died November 5, 2011. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Elaine; son, Charles, III (Kathleen) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; daughter, Amy (Bob) Sharpe of Columbus, Ohio; and three grandchildren, Joseph and Nora Plumb and Claire Sharpe. After graduating from Greenbrier Military School and Washington & Lee University, he served in the 484th Engineers during the Korean War. Thereafter his career included managing investments and personnel of various institutional investors in Columbus, Ohio, Toledo, Ohio and Washington, D.C. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 11, 2011 at Venice Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Venice Presbyterian Church, 111 Firenze Ave., E., Venice, Fl. 34285 or Tidewell Hospice, Inc., 5955 Rand Boulevard, Sarasota, Fl. 34238. EWING FUNERAL HOME is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2011.

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December 1, 2011

Charley and I were saddened to learn the news yesterday of Charlie's passing. Thank you, Elaine, for informing us. My Mom and Dad were so pleased to renew the Plumb family ties, and I know they would have been at the memorial service, if they could have been (same for us)! It seems an era is passing before our eyes. Please pay us a visit if you get to the east coast of Florida, Elaine. Thinking of you with love, Pam and Charley

Mary Ann Brosso

November 12, 2011

I really loved my Uncle Charlie. I esp. remember him being very supportive & helpful when I was trying to pick a career.... & 'pushing the broom' @ my wedding! (Ironic: I was just viewing some old 8mm films of the Plumbs... always happy!) Love to Aunt Elaine, Amy, Charlie, & families.

Martha Weber

November 11, 2011

I remember Uncle Charlie as a happy man (based on his whistling or smiling) who was glad to see us and interested in what we were up to. Sending lots of love to Aunt Elaine, Amy and Charlie and their families from your family in upstate NY.

Jim & Joan larkin

November 10, 2011

If the dictionary had photo's next to words
Next to extraordinary gentleman whould be
a photo of Charlie Plumb
He will be missed by all who knew him
Jim & Joan Larkin

Mary Tooill Nicolls

November 9, 2011

Seventy-five years ago, my family lived one vacant lot away from the Plumb family. I loved to be invited to visit Sally, Nancy, & Phoebe to watch the ducks in their pond or play with their doll house. Charlie & I operated a "detective agency" from a platform built by Mr. Plumb (I think) high up in a climbing tree on that vacant lot. Many happy memories!

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