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MAHLON JOHN PLUMB
Mahlon John Plumb, 92, Merrillville, IN, passed away February 27, 2010 at Methodist Hospital Southlake. Born on a homestead in Lewistown, Montana, he grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Wisconsin as a structural engineer in 1939. He married Doris Little, his wife of 65 years, and moved to Gary, Indiana and worked for American Bridge Company until 1941. Then he went to work for the New York Central R.R. in Chicago until he founded Plumb, Tuckett and Associates, a local engineering firm, in 1955. Mahlon was very active in his Church, his profession and his community serving on the boards of many civic and professional organizations. He was best known for his positive attitude and his willingness to give of himself. Mahlon was preceded in death by his wife, Doris; and his brothers, Dale, William and Stanley. Mahlon is survived by his sister, Margaret, (Charles Luedtke), Coronado, CA; brother, Roger, (Alice), Plymouth, MN; sons, James (Anita), Redlands, CA, Donald (Eileen), Crown Point, IN, Lawrence (Jeanne), Vienna, VA, John, Pittsburgh, PA and William (Heidi), Lafayette, CA; his nine grandchildren, Jimmy, Charles, Curtis, Dawn, Dona, Mike, Andy, Rachel and Henry; and twelve great-grandchildren, Vance, Breanna, Adrian, Daniel, Ryan, Erin, Aileen, Noah, Adam, Skylar, Michael and Keanen. Mahlon was always giving and his last gift was the donation of his body to the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. There will be a Memorial Service held in his honor on Saturday, March 13 at Merrillville United Methodist Church, 305 East 68th Place, in Merrillville at 10:00 AM. His family invites all those wishing to celebrate and honor the life of Mahlon, to attend. A reception with refreshments will follow immediately. Please no flowers. Donations in memory of Mahlon to Merrillville United Methodist Church.
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March 13, 2010
I was saddened to learn that Mahlon died. He was such a gentleman. I grew up in Ambridge Methodist Church. My mother was Kay Shafer.
My sympathy is extended to the family.
Nancy Shafer Coble
Matilda Chase
March 13, 2010
To the Plumb Family,
So sorry to hear about your father's death. He was a very special person; intelligent, kind, gentle, compassionate and a truly committed Christian. I have such wonderful memories of your parents at City Methodist Church. One of the touching memories was that your parents and mine shared the same wedding anniversary. Your father continued to be a dedicated friend even in the last days of my mother's life. May God's presence be with you all in the coming days.
Matilda Glidewell Chase
Lori Hosler-Jamrok
March 9, 2010
I remember Mr. Plumb from when we attended Merrillville United Methodist church. He was always so kind and smiling, may he rest in peace.
Chaz & Clemmer Oliver
March 8, 2010
We will miss Mahlon. He was so loyal and so thoughtful of the congregation of the Merrillville United Methodist Church!
Elsa & Carmelo Melendez
March 7, 2010
To the Plumb Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. We knew both Mahlon and Doris at the Merrillville United Methodist Church. They were both very special to us. Even after we moved to Texas, we often spoke of them. We will be thinking of you on the day of the Memorial Service. We will be praying for your family. God bless you all.
carrol and martha vertrees
March 7, 2010
We are away and cannot attend the memorial service, but we are thinking of the family and remembering our friendship with Mahlon.
He was a gentleman and an example of how people should live and serve. He made a difference.
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