Judith Ann Plankers

Judith Ann Plankers obituary, Coon Rapids, MN

Judith Ann Plankers

Judith Plankers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Coon Rapids on Feb. 5, 2026.
Plankers, Judith Ann

Age 85, passed away peacefully on February 3rd, 2026. A Saint Paul native and resident of Coon Rapids since 1970. Judy was a homemaker and an Ambassador for Shaklee Corporation for decades. A devout wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend is what Judy's life was all about and she leaves an amazing legacy. Her favorite times were doing anything with Denis and just being with family, as well as sharing a cup of coffee or tea with dear friends at her table.

Preceded in death by parents Charles & Helen Riegel, grandson Aaron, and husband Denis. Survived by children Patty, Jim, Tom (Mary) and Mike (Tracy); grandchildren Carisa (Brett), Zach, Emily, Nick (Clair), Josh (Lauren), Sarah (Antonio), Rachel (Stephen), Jonathan (Christa), Anna, Caleb, & Matthew; 13 Great-grandchildren.

Special thanks to St. Croix Hospice for the care we received. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to donor's choice. Interment Epiphany Cemetery.

Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, Feb 11th, 11 AM, with a visitation 1 hour before at Church of St. Paul, 1740 Bunker Lake Blvd, Ham Lake. Visitation also Tuesday, 4-7 PM at Coon Rapids Chapel.

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