Thomas S. Plichta

Plichta, Thomas S. Tom Plichta was born on October 31, 1942 and passed away quietly on January 31, 2008. Tom was a wonderful husband of 40 years to Christine (nee Glazewski) and father and father-in-law to Carey and Brian Wisotzke, Mark and Anne Plichta, and Annemarie and Jim Probst. He also shared special relationships with his brother and sister-in-law, John and Nancy Plichta. Tom spent his entire professional career at Ladish, Co., retiring from there as an executive officer of the company. Tom was a gifted individual who held prominent positions on various non-profit boards, but his most valued titles were husband, dad and grandpa to six grandchildren. He was passionate about the sports teams at his alma mater, Marquette University, as well as trains and railroads, particularly N-scale model trains. Tom was rarely happier than when he was golfing for "honors" at Naga-Waukee golf course, overlooking Pewaukee Lake, where he also spent many happy hours. We grieve the loss of this kind, gentle person. You have honors this week, Tom. The funeral mass for Tom will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 9, 2008 at St. Anthony on the Lake Catholic Church, W280 N2101 Prospect Ave. (Hwy SS), Pewaukee, WI 53072. The visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, February 8, 2008 at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tom's name may be directed to the American Cancer Society, N19 W 24350 Riverwood Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188. CESARZ, CHARAPATA&ZINNECKER Funeral Home, Cremation and Pre-Planning Services 237 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha 262-542-6609 waukeshasfuneralhome.com