David Mark Plumhoff

Oct. 22, 1961 - Sept. 17, 2012
GRANGER - David Mark Plumhoff, 50, of Dallas, TX, died in his home on September 17th, 2012. David was born on October 22nd, 1961, in St. Louis, MO, to Max and Jean Plumhoff. On November 3rd, 2001, in Joliet, IL, he married Patsy Lee Bowman. David was a graduate of Lahser High School in Bloomfield Hills, MI, class of '79, and earned his teaching degree from Western Michigan in 1985. A teacher for over 25 years, David was passionate about learning and thrived on knowledge and education. An athletic director, swimming coach and elementary school teacher, David loved children and spent the better part of his life making a difference through teaching and coaching his students. David is survived by his parents, Max and Jean Plumhoff of Granger; his wife, Patsy of Dallas TX; stepdaughters, Bridgett of Roanoke, VA, and Brandie of Manchester, TN; his sister, Jean Marie of Chicago, IL; and two brothers, Stephen (Michelle) of Gurnee, IL, and Eric of Beverly Hills, MI; as well as his three nieces and two nephews. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends and all who knew him. A Mass will be held at St. Pius X on September 29, 2012, at 11:30, officiated by Msgr. William Schooler. Friends may visit with the family from 10:30 - 11:30 in the church vestibule. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor David's memory are asked to consider a donation to Teach for America, http://www.teachforamerica.org/.