Thomas Orville Plasterer

Thomas Orville Plasterer, age 78, of Claypool, IN, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne, IN.

Thomas was born on May 31, 1946, in Huntington, Indiana to the late Ora Orville and Dorothy Lula (Roberts) Plasterer. He married Maryann Bugajski on August 26, 1967, and was married 55 years before her passing on August 20, 2022. His second marriage was to Mary Elizabeth Blocher on October 19, 2024, and she survives.

Thomas was a 1964 graduate of Andrews High School. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1965-1968, during the Vietnam War. He was a Plant Manager/Foreman for many different manufacturing facilities in Huntington and Fort Wayne. Thomas was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne.

Thomas is survived by one daughter, Sarah (David) Weber, Fort Wayne, IN; two sons, Ross (Ann) Plasterer, Fort Wayne, IN, Matthew (Heather) Plasterer, Roanoke, IN; 14 grandchildren, Austin, Kyle, Adam, Kelsey, Elizabeth, Madison, Mark, Ashley, Faith, Shane, Rachel, Kristen, Gwen and Grace; and two great- grandchildren, Maya and Grayson.

Along with his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Kimberly Ann Weaver; and one brother, Terry L. Plasterer.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, December 30, 2024, from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 p.m. at McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN, with Rev. Timothy Pederson officiating.

A Graveside service will follow at Riverside Cemetery, Andrews, IN.

Memorials can be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 5114 Walther Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46816, in care of McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN.

McElhaney Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to: www.mcelhaneyhartfuneral home.com