Our family would like to announce the death of our beloved husband, father and grandfather Thomas E. Ploetz on Monday September 28, 2015. Tom was born on July 31, 1945 to Agnes and William Ploetz who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by an infant daughter Lisa Ann Ploetz. Tom graduated in 1963 from Sheboygan South High School and went into the Marine Corps. He attended University WI Oshkosh and Cardnial Stritch College.
He is survived by Carol Ann Michalske Ploetz his wife of 49 years and two sons, Rick and spouse Lorrie Ploetz, James and spouse Suzi Ploetz, grandchildren Brody, Alyssa and friend Tyler VandeVoort, Casey and friend Michaela Mazola. He is further survived by one brother Bill/Barbara Ploetz and their children William, Jeff,Diane and Steve, two brother-in-laws, Gerald/Connie Michalske their children Kristen and Kelly/Chad Basten, Dr. Michael/Tamara Michalske their children, Nicholas, Andrea,Jordan, Mitchell and Grace and one sister-in-law Janet Michalske.
Per Tom's wishes the family is having a service with immediate family.
We will all miss him tremendously as he always brought love, wit and laughter to our conversations.