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Richard Plank Obituary
Richard E. Plank age 84, of Schererville, formerly Lynwood and Chicago, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. Richard is survived by his children: Sandra Strauch, Richard M. Plank, Nancy (Emiel) Linders, Mary (Rilio) Mastrantonio, Micki St. John and Amy (Tim) Coffey; grandchildren: Stephanye, David, Vanessa, Rick, Jack, Geneve, Rachel, Samantha, Michael, Stacey, Brooke, Ted, Tony, Ries, Paul, Mark, Emily and Patrick; 11 great grandchildren; sister Judy (Dan) Mankowski; one niece, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years Jacquie and daughter Susan. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He ran Plank Tax and Accounting for over 40 years and retired from Hawk Enterprises. Richard was a skilled handyman, avid golfer, enjoyed playing poker and looked forward to weekly breakfast outings with his loving family. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory, 14 Kennedy Ave, Schererville, IN. Family and friends are invited to share thoughts and memories at 7:30 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers donations in Richard's honor may be made to the American Lung Association. solanpruzinfuneralhome.com
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Barbara Spangler
December 15, 2015
My dearest Rich,
May angel's wings deliver you to the awaiting arms of our dear Lord. And as Aunt Mary would always say, "Ritchie is such a good boy." She loved you so much!
Rest in peace, our dear one. You will be missed. You will always be in my heart.
Your cousin,
Barbara
Diane Anderson
December 15, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Christopher And Francine Smith
December 14, 2015
The Smith family - Christopher, Francine, Mia, and Eric - send condolences and sympathy from Wisconsin to the entire Plank family. Mr. Plank was a good man with a large loving family. We are glad to have known him.
Karen
December 14, 2015
Rich was a wonderful neighbor and friend. I will miss his witty personality, and his stories about his youth. He always made me laugh. Rest in peace my friend.
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