William Plass

Plass, William TROY William Plass, 86, of Troy, N.Y., was a resident of the St. Johnsville Rehab & Nursing Center, went home to be with his Lord on July 22, 2011, with his loving family at his side. William was born May 14, 1925 son of the late Anna (Flack) Lessmueller and Hans Lessmueller. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was married to the late Edith Mary (Lassi) Plass on October 25, 1947 and was happily married for 57 years. He was married to the late Nancy (Smith) Plass on June 10, 2006, for three years. Survivors include, Donna (David) Wetsel, Troy, Lynn (Paul) Burkdorf, Saint Johnsville; four grandchildren, Kirk (June) DuBois, Justin Wetsel, Kelly (James) DuFresne, Kristi Wetsel, and four great-grandchildren, Alexis, Adam, Isabelle, and Augustus; sister, Ruth (David) Ott, and sister-in-law, Betty Lassi; several nieces and nephews. William was predeceased by his sister, Anna Richardson; brother-in-laws, Clifton Richardson and Paul Lassi. Bill enjoyed candy making that he shared with everyone he knew. He was manager and general manger for Freihofer Baking Co. for many years. He enjoyed his talent in music. He was a member of the Waterford Weslyan Church for many years where he enjoyed wonderful fellowship. A memorial will be held at Waterford Weslyan Church, 75 Grace St., Waterford, NY 12188, on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow in the fellowship hall of the church. The Plass family extends a heartfelt thanks to the St. Johnsville Rehab & Nursing Center for their loving care. A special thanks to Marcia Ryder for being there for him in so many ways. Also thank you to the many friends and relatives who supported him through his illness with cards and visits. Memorial contributions can be made to the St. Johnsville Rehab & Nursing Center for the resident disadvantage fund, 7 Timmerman Ave.,St. Johnsville, N.Y. 13452.