Plutz, Gerald

Other Events:

• 1940 Census: 1940, Center, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 30 Sep 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

Notes:

1940 Census:
Alphonse Plutz44
Eleanor Plutz40
Stanley Plutz13
Gerald Plutz9

Obituary:
Gerald John Plutz, Appleton, age 83, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday September 27, 2014 surrounded by his family. Jerry was born March 14, 1931 in Appleton son of late Alphonse and Eleanor (Uitenbroek) Plutz.
Jerry enjoyed working for Memorial Florist for many years. He also enjoyed tending bar at the American Legion Post 38.
Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Dorothy (VanHandel). They wed on May 20, 1954 at St Nicholas Catholic Church in Freedom WI. Survivors also include his six children. Connie (Frank) Gasior ; Dan (Carolyn) Plutz; Barb Bogenschutz; Cathy (Joe) Olk; Mary (Ardie) Butt; Kevin (Missy) Plutz; 15 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Craig & Angie Gasior, their children Kallie, Max ; Julie & Josh Zook, their child Kaeden; Ben & Tricia Plutz, their children Jacob, Samuel; Becky Plutz; Joe Plutz; Jason Plutz; Matt Bogenschutz fiancé Nicole Glatz; Brad & Tiffany Bogenschutz; Aaron & Maggie Olk; Josh & Tara Olk, their child Shea; Shannon Olk; Amanda Butt; Branden Butt; Kaitlyn Plutz; Nicole Plutz.
Jerry is further survived by his only sibling Rev. Stanley Plutz; many brothers and sisters- in-law, and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and in-laws Joseph and Mary VanHandel.
The Mass of Christian burial will be held 12 noon on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church 1810 N. McDonald Street, Appleton, with The Rev. Gerald Falk officiating. Jerry's family will receive relatives and friends at the church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow at St Edward Parish cemetery.
The Plutz family would like to thank Rev. Jim Lucas and also special thanks to Rev. Gerald Falk for his many visits with Jerry and the vigil he kept with the family the night of his passing.

Gerald married VanHandel, Dorothy Elizabeth (daughter of VanHandel, Joseph John and VanHandel, Mary Ann) [Group Sheet]