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Ronald Pluth Obituary
He was born April 9, 1939, in Chicago, Ill., son of Michael and Mary (Zorman) Pluth. Raised in Downers Grove, Ill., he attended local schools. He earned a bachelor's degree at Hyles-Anderson College in Indiana. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served as an electronic technician aboard the USS Dogfish, USS Thomas Edison, USS Sam Houston, and USS John Marshall. As a resident of southeastern Connecticut for many years, Ron served as a Christian educator at the Stedfast Baptist Church in Groton. He also did independent contracting, built homes, and worked for Hertz Rent-A-Car, as well as The Day newspaper.
He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Janet Whittaker Pluth; his father, Michael and stepmother, Josephine; two brothers, Michael Jr. and Joseph Pluth; a sister, Roseanne Sadoski; four foster daughters; six nieces and four nephews. Ron was a faithful husband, a caring son and brother, and a friend who will be missed by all.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 6, 2007, at Stedfast Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stedfast Baptist Church, 1041 Poquonnock Road, Groton CT 06340.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Michelle Liggett
September 29, 2007
Thinking of you and praying for you!!!
ann saunders
September 29, 2007
i am sorry to here about your loss and my prayers are with everyone your sister in crist ann marie new london ct
Larry and Dot Engelhardt
September 29, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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