In loving memory of

John E. Pletcher
September 18, 1946 - January 7, 2015

John E. Pletcher, 68, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away at 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Born on September 15, 1946 in Wolf Lake, he was the son of John J. and Betty (Lehman) Pletcher.

He graduated from Columbia City Joint High School with the Class of 1965. Following graduation, John served in the Indiana Air National Guard.On March 18, 1970 he married Sharon A. Smith.He had worked at Essex, Reelcraft, Columbia City High School and 80/20.John enjoyed antiquing, collecting antique toys, restoring furniture and playing with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Sharon A. Pletcher; children, Tammy (John) St. George of Columbia City, Matthew Pletcher of Columbia City, Mark (Jennifer) Pletcher of Churubusco and Adam (Jessica) Pletcher of Columbia City; father, John J. (Donna) Pletcher of Avon Park, Fla.; sisters, Diane (James) Snider of Columbia City and Mary (Alvin) Gillespie of Fort Wayne; and 11 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Anderson; step-father, Don Anderson; and daughter-in-law, Melissa Pletcher.

No visitation or funeral services with burial at Oak Grove (Compton) Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted with DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home.

Tributes

Linda (Nierman) Eloph wrote on Jan 21, 2015:

"My deepest sympathy for the whole family... Sharon, Adam, Jessica, grandchildren...my thoughts and prayers are with you."

Darrel wrote on Jan 14, 2015:

"Hello, I wish to Convey my Thoughts about Ed. I remember working with Ed at Essex Wire in 1976, and at Reelcraft in the late 1980's. Ed was a Nice man, Please accept my Symapthies. Thank You."

Jack & Jane Helton wrote on Jan 11, 2015:

"Our sincerest sympathy to the family.Jack worked with Ed at Reelcraft. Jack & Jane Helton"

Harry L. Oelscglager wrote on Jan 10, 2015:

"Sharon,I am sorry to hear about John. I know you and the kids will miss him vary much! Take Care."

Jim & Martha Acres wrote on Jan 9, 2015:

"We are sorry to hear of Ed's passing.May your good memories together get you through this challenging time of sorrow. God Bless you and your family."

David and Glenda McCoy wrote on Jan 9, 2015:

"Sorry to hear of your loss, sincerest condolences to the family."

CCHS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION wrote on Jan 8, 2015:

"May God give you strength in this time of grief and fond memories of John Edward Pletcher, CCHS Alumni class of 1965. The Alumni of CCHS (CCHSAA) extends sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to John's family."

Randy Grimes & Brett Gerber wrote on Jan 7, 2015:

"May each of you find courage to face tomorrow as you rest in the knowledge that we truly care about each of your needs and that we will walk beside you in your journey of grief. Randy Grimes, Brett Gerber and the Staff of DeMoney-Grimes Funeral Home"

Diane maxwell Shrock wrote on Jan 7, 2015:

"Sharon so sorry for your loss. May God help you through this. Bless you and your family. "

Cheryl (Nierman) Stanley wrote on Jan 7, 2015:

"Sharon, I am so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Cheryl (Nierman) Stanley"