Name: Visitation for STEVEN D. PLATT
Start: 2021-02-18T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2021-02-19T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Emmanuel Community Church

STEVEN D. PLATT, 73, of Huntington, passed away Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at Parkview Randallia Supportive Care. Born on Nov. 2, 1947 in Bluffton, he was the son of the late Darl R. and Clanedia M. (Stetzel) Platt. He was united in marriage to Peggy Jackson on June 4, 1967 at Zion Church. His wife survives. Steve was a 1965 graduate of Union High School and a 1974 graduate of Huntington (College) University where he received an Honorary Doctorate in 2018. He is Indiana's all-time collegiate basketball scoring leader and was drafted by the Washington Bullets in 1974. He was inducted into the Huntington University Athletic Hall of Fame and was Huntington University Alumnus of the year in 1987 and 2003. He was inducted into the NAIA Basketball Hall of Fame and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Steve was an executive board member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame as well as a board member of the Huntington County Boys and Girls Club, the Salvation Army, and the Huntington University PACE committee. He was the head men's basketball coach at Huntington University from 1994 - 2007. Steve was a lifetime farmer in Huntington County. He was a member of Emmanuel Community Church. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Peggy, for 53 years, and was a loving father and grandfather. Additional survivors include a son, Ty (Brenda) Platt of Huntington; a daughter, Polly (Dan) Grismore of Fort Wayne; three sisters, Linda (Jerry) Miller of Ladoga, Ind., Sally (Robert) Buehler of Huntington, Jennie (James) Ryan of Huntington; four grandchildren, Kyle (Carley) Platt, Konner Platt, Kalee Platt and Abbigail (Devin) Throop. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, at Emmanuel Community Church, 12222 U.S. 24 W in Fort Wayne. Gerald O. Moreland and Pastor Gary Dilley officiating. Visitation is from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at the church. The CDC's and Indiana's guidelines for masks, social distancing and social gathering limits will be followed. A private interment will be at Zion Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to Huntington University or Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame both in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford St., Huntington (IN 46750).

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Feb. 16, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for STEVEN PLATT

10 Entries

Jon Schenkel

February 26, 2024

Sorry to see about Steve passing ! Every young kid playing basketball in Huntington wanted to be like Steve Platt !

Dee Snider

February 22, 2021

We were privileged to know Steve and the Platt family during the time our son played on the Huntington basketball team. Steve Platt was gracious, caring, and could hold court in a room full of people with his humor and his ability to connect with those around him. He touched the lives and made an impact on the young men who passed through the program at HU. Thank you Steve Platt, and rest in peace. The Snider Family

Jim & Ann Crawford

February 18, 2021

When I heard of Steve's passing, I immediately thought of the ever present smile that he had on his face and recalled his little chuckle that often went with it. I was proud to call him and Peggy customers in our Drug Store in Roanoke. Our condolences to you, Peggy, Ty, and Polly.

Paul Ambriole

February 17, 2021

Steve was a great man I always love talking to him he made a huge impact on a lot of people he will be missed

Greg & Judy Parker

February 17, 2021

Sorry to hear about the passing of Steve.He was a great role model to many.Knowing him made me a better person. Taught me to push my work do not let it push me.

Rosemary Schoeff

February 17, 2021

Konner, deepest sympathy in the loss of your grandpa.
Sincerely Rosemary Schoeff

John Renz

February 17, 2021

During 1972-1973, I was honored to attend all but three of Huntington University "Foresters" basketball games, and thus became a lifetime fan of one of the greatest players ever (Steve Platt). I also remember seeing Steve play in high school (Union H.S.), and was amazed in 1965 when they nearly upset the Vikings in the sectional. His career as a player and coach was unsurpassed.
In 1991, I spoke with Steve during a game he was scouting at Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. He was ever so gracious in answering my questions about his career and was very humble in describing his close relationship to all his former teammates. My deepest sympathy to his family, and may Steve always rest in peace.

Mike Shumaker

February 17, 2021

One of the greatest people I have ever known. Family and basketball just about everything.

Carolyn Fisher

February 16, 2021

Sad to hear of Steve's passing. He was a personal friend of my Dad, Max Hilligoss, and he truly enjoyed watching Steve coach and his basketball knowledge. Also, both being Farmers, alot of conversation on that subject also. Our sincere sympathy to his wife, Peggy and his children.

Sincerely, Carolyn (Hilligoss) & Stan Fisher

Carolyn Fisher

February 16, 2021

Sad to hear of Steve's passing. He was a personal friend of my Dad, Max Hilligoss, which Dad truly enjoyed watching his basketball knowledge. While both were Farmers, alot of conversation on that subject also.
We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife, Peggy, and his children.

Sincerely, Carolyn (Hilligoss) & Stan Fisher

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