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Michael PLETSCHER Obituary
Michael G.
Pletscher
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Michael G. Pletscher, 100, of Springfield, died at 12:25 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2015, at Lewis Memorial Christian Village Rehab Center after falling in May and breaking his hip.
He was born Sept. 28, 1914, in Mounds, Ill., to Hans and Druiscilla Rich Pletscher. He married Elizabeth Louise McRoy on May 24, 1942, and she preceded him in death on April 14, 2009.
Survivors include Lewis M. Pletscher and Crystal Pletscher of Springfield; one grandson, Braden Lewis Pletscher of Springfield; one niece, Susan Pletscher of St. Louis, Mo.; one nephew, Frederick McRoy of Marion, Ill.; and his beloved granddog, Curly Joe.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Pletscher.
Mike was a resident of Springfield since 1944. He attended Southeast Missouri State in Cape Girardeau, Mo., and had a show on the local radio station, "Mike at the mike", where he was able to sing with his beautiful voice. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during WWII, where he worked as an air craft mechanic. He had a career with Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company as a Claims Manager, retiring in the 1980s.
He was a member of Laurel United Methodist Church and Oak Crest Golf Club. He was an avid golfer and devoted St. Louis Cardinal and Illini basketball fan. He was proud of his son and grandson.
Private memorial services were held.
Memorial contributions may be made to: The Wounded Warriors Program.
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Carol Eskew
December 21, 2015
Michael Pletscher was a cousin of my father John Armstrong. Mike and his wife Louise spent many fun filled weekends with Jean and John Armstrong. The men would golf and the women would shop! I enjoyed Mike's sense of humor and zest for life. He was a fine representative of "the greatest generation." I am so sorry for your loss.
Mike Cross
July 13, 2015
I am sorry to hear that your father passed away. He had a full life. I stopped by the house a few years ago to see him and the old neighborhood. We had a good time talking about the old days in Glen Aire.
Your mom and dad were great neighbors and friends to my parents.
June 23, 2015
Hey Mike,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your dad. He was truly one of the great ones. May he rest in peace. Rob Konzelmann
Chris Coffey
June 23, 2015
As a kid I always called him Uncle Mike. He used to call me "Tiger". Rest in peace.
June 23, 2015
Mat the God of all comfort be with you at this time of grief. May all his memories stay close to your heart. Psalms 46 : 1 Joanna
susan Boblitt
June 23, 2015
Mike, I'm so sorry. The last of the old neighborhood is gone. Before I moved from Illinois, I went by to see him. When he came to the door with that big smile, and said "tudan" I laughed. The days of "mort", and "lubert" are memories now, but oh what memories.
Love Susan
jeff hoffman
June 23, 2015
Heartfelt condolences to Mr. Pletcher's family and friends in their time of grief. Rest In Peace sir.
June 23, 2015
So sorry for your loss Lewie,My sympathies to you and your family
Bill Peterson II
June 23, 2015
Mike I was sorry to hear of the passing of your father. He sure lived a long life and I am sure you will miss him.
Bill Peterson
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