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Gene A. Pletcher
September 3, 1927 ~ February 23, 2015 (age 87) 87 Years OldShare using:
SOUTH BEND - Gene A. Pletcher, 87, of South Bend passed away at 5:10 AM Monday, February 23, 2015 at his home. He was born on September 3, 1927, in Argos, IN to the late Nathan and Cleo (Beam) Pletcher. On September 6, 1945 in Plymouth, IN he was united in marriage to Leona (Conley) Pletcher.
Gene is survived by his loving wife of 69 and one-half years, Leona; three daughters, Debra (David) Rodgers of Valparaiso, IN, Diena (Roy) Kaser of Earlville, IL, and Dawn (Larry) Maxson of Bremen, IN; four sons, Dana (Cheryl) Pletcher of Mundelein, IL; Dirk (Kay) Pletcher of Walkerton, IN; Curt (Jean) Pletcher of Teegarden, IN; and Rodney (Melody) Pletcher of Walkerton, IN. Gene is survived by 25 grandchildren and 31-great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Willard (Ruth) Pletcher of Argos, IN. Mr. Pletcher was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Naomi Crow and Goldie Barlow and five brothers, Russell Pletcher, Ralph Pletcher, Clarence Pletcher, Charlie Pletcher and Paul Pletcher.
Gene graduated from Argos High School in 1945. He served with the U.S. Army in the Philippine Islands. Gene worked for Bendix Aerospace, now known as Allied Signal, for 47 years.
Gene attended the LaPaz Community Church of God. He taught Sunday school and was very active in church functions including membership in the Church Leadership Team and the Missionary Society.
Services will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Palmer Funeral Home - Guisinger Chapel; 3718 S. Michigan Street, South Bend, IN officiated by the Revs. Sam McClimans and Dean Snyder. Friends may call on Friday, February 27, 2015 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Graveside services and burial will follow services at Southlawn Cemetery.
Expression of sympathy can be made to the LaPaz Community Church of God, 601 S. Michigan Street, Lapaz, IN 46537 or the Hospice Foundation, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545. Online condolences may be sent to the Pletcher family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.