Donald A. Plautz

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Donald Plautz Obituary

Dr. Donald Anthony Plautz, PhD, P.E. Highland Dr. Donald Plautz, 82, of Highland, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2005. He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 50 years, Charmaine (Piekarczyk) and four children: Camille (Eric) Stein of Tallahassee, FL, Douglas (Sally) Plautz of Cary, NC, Danette Plautz of Highland and Alexis (William) Gannon of Downers Grove, IL; 11 grandchildren: Elizabeth (Erik), Catherine (Bryan), Christian, Mark, Michael, Eric, Daniel, Alexander, Thomas, Kimberly and Michael; sister, Betty (late James) Leeson of Rockford, IL; brothers-in-law: Dr. Joseph and Dr. Paul Piekarczyk; several nieces and nephews and other family members of the Leeson, Piekarczyk and Judis families. Preceded in death by parents: Louis and Sophia Plautz; brother, late Edward (late Eilish); in-laws: Joseph and Genevieve Piekarczyk. Dr. Plautz was a retired chemical engineer for Amoco (Naperville) with 31 years of service. After retirement, he began a new career teaching math at Indiana University N.W. and Purdue Calumet for 20 years. He taught one year in the United Arab Emirates. Donald served in the U.S. Army for 3 1/2 years in the Weather Service in India during WWII, a graduate of University of Wisconsin, having earned all A's in the School of Chemical Engineering, received his Master's from Ohio State, PhD from University of Illinois, and Professional Engineering Certificate through Purdue. He was a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Lambda Upsilon. Past President of Theta Tau, past pack and troop chairman for Cub and Boy Scout Troop 279, usher of Our Lady of Grace and a member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Visitation will be at Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Road, (two blocks south of Ridge Road), Highland on Friday, October 21, 2005 from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Prayer service 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2005 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Kuiper Funeral Home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace, Highland. Mass celebrated by Rev. Phillip Kaim. Interment at Chapel Lawn Cemetery. Don was a thoughtful and loving person who was very committed to his Catholic faith. He exemplified a deep spiritual core and closeness of family. These beliefs along with his value of education, strong work ethic and selflessness guided Don through life. God has him in His keep. We will always have him in our hearts. Please omit flowers.

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Published by The Times from Oct. 19 to Oct. 21, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Plautz

8 Entries

Diane Wilson Yeazell

October 24, 2005

Camille,

I am sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. I remember him to be a nice person who was supportive of you and your siblings. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

George Plautz

October 23, 2005

Dear Sherrry, Cam, Doug, Danette and Alexis. Please accept my condolences on the death of Don. This was so unexpected for me to hear about. I can remember your visits to Bernie and our visit to you in Indiana. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

George Plautz

Sister Marcene Franz

October 21, 2005

Dear Charmaine and family,

My Aunt Imon Franz wrote about Don's death. I remember speaking to you, Charmaine about Don and the family a year ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Terri Boric

October 21, 2005

Dear Charmaine,

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Don is in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Sincerely,

Terri and entire staff at Omni

Jan Rusbasan

October 20, 2005

Dear Sherry, Cam, Doug, Danette, and Alexis, Spouses, and Grandchilden,

I am sorry to hear about Don passing away. After reading the obituary though, I realized he had such a wonderful and full life. He was Blessed with almost 50 years of a very special spouse, 4 beautiful childen, and numerous grandchilden. Through his work at Amoco, and especially through his teaching career at the college, he has touched many lives. His involvement with the Scouts, the various other organizations, and especially with the Church means he was a very loving and caring person. He will be greatly missed by all. I remember all those wonderful Christmas cards with all those exotic places you were able to travel to. You will have wonderful memories to share with your grandkids. Wish I could be there with you all!! Love, Jan

Craig Hudson

October 20, 2005

Dear "Sherry" and Family:

We were saddened to hear of Don's passing. I will keep very fond memories of Don as a great and kind neighbor and Hudson family friend for so many years. May God comfort you in your loss.

With Deep Regrets,

Craig and Lori

Steve and Cindy Jerger

October 20, 2005

Dear Alexis (and Bill),

We are sorry to hear that your father has passed away. Please extend our condolences to the whole Plautz family. Unfortunately, we will be out of state and cannot attend the services. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Deepest sympathies,

Karen Sternberg McKinney

October 19, 2005

Doug, Camille and Danielle,

I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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