Richard Allen (Rick) Plugge, 63
October 25, 1952 ~ July 22, 2016
Richard Allen Plugge was born on October 25, 1952 in Omaha to Robert and Ellenora (Jensen) Plugge. He attended Blair Community Schools where he was a standout athlete and record setter in multiple sports. He graduated from Blair in 1971. Following graduation, Rick received a football scholarship to the University of Northern Colorado. He later transferred to Dana College where he graduated in 1977.
In 1981 he married Patty Rogert at First Lutheran Church in Blair, and they were blessed with two boys, Hank and Max.
Rick spent 34 years working for Huntel Engineering before retiring in 2014.
Rick and his family loved spending time in Okoboji, Iowa in the summer. Rick had a passion for football, especially the Huskers and the Packers; he also loved Creighton basketball and playing golf.
Rick "Sluggo" made friends everywhere he went, and made so many people feel special. His favorite line was "Love and Hug those around you."
Richard Allen Plugge, 63, of Blair, died July 22, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family after a long battle with brain cancer.
Left with memories are his wife Patty of Blair, sons Hank (Malissie) of Omaha, Max of Blair; Mother Ellenora Plugge; brothers Roger (Juli) Plugge and Randy Plugge of Blair; sister Rita (Tony) Christensen of Omaha; very special friends Tom and Angela Triplett, Jessica and Becca; sisters-in-law Angie (Bob) Brickson of Leawood, Kansas, Sally (John) Schroder of Fort Collins, Colorado, Jill (Phil) Tobin of Des Moines, Iowa, and Joanie and Suzanne Rogert of Omaha; several nieces, nephews and many beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert Plugge, Father-in-law Emmett Rogert and Mother-in-law Betty Rogert.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 26, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home beginning at 2 PM with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. A memorial service will be held 11 am Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Pastor Scott Frederickson will be in charge, and offer words of comfort. Organist: Juli Morrow; Soloist: Jean Hundtoft; Musical Selections: "All Creatures of Our God and King", "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
Honorary Pallbearers: Mike Jacobson ~ Dick Harris ~ Greg Thompson ~ Kent Kenealy ~ Dar Sutherland ~ Rick Isham ~ Terry Dutton ~ Mark Davidson ~ Randy Lock ~ Merle Hansen ~ Steve Gross ~ Brad Taylor ~ Steve Fitch
Following the service, a time of gathering will be held at the Blair American Legion. Memorials may be directed to the Blair Family YMCA or Brain Cancer Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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from obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Justin R Flynn 49767475
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October 25, 1952 ~ July 22, 2016
Richard Allen Plugge was born on October 25, 1952 in Omaha to Robert and Ellenora (Jensen) Plugge. He attended Blair Community Schools where he was a standout athlete and record setter in multiple sports. He graduated from Blair in 1971. Following graduation, Rick received a football scholarship to the University of Northern Colorado. He later transferred to Dana College where he graduated in 1977.
In 1981 he married Patty Rogert at First Lutheran Church in Blair, and they were blessed with two boys, Hank and Max.
Rick spent 34 years working for Huntel Engineering before retiring in 2014.
Rick and his family loved spending time in Okoboji, Iowa in the summer. Rick had a passion for football, especially the Huskers and the Packers; he also loved Creighton basketball and playing golf.
Rick "Sluggo" made friends everywhere he went, and made so many people feel special. His favorite line was "Love and Hug those around you."
Richard Allen Plugge, 63, of Blair, died July 22, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family after a long battle with brain cancer.
Left with memories are his wife Patty of Blair, sons Hank (Malissie) of Omaha, Max of Blair; Mother Ellenora Plugge; brothers Roger (Juli) Plugge and Randy Plugge of Blair; sister Rita (Tony) Christensen of Omaha; very special friends Tom and Angela Triplett, Jessica and Becca; sisters-in-law Angie (Bob) Brickson of Leawood, Kansas, Sally (John) Schroder of Fort Collins, Colorado, Jill (Phil) Tobin of Des Moines, Iowa, and Joanie and Suzanne Rogert of Omaha; several nieces, nephews and many beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert Plugge, Father-in-law Emmett Rogert and Mother-in-law Betty Rogert.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 26, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home beginning at 2 PM with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. A memorial service will be held 11 am Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Pastor Scott Frederickson will be in charge, and offer words of comfort. Organist: Juli Morrow; Soloist: Jean Hundtoft; Musical Selections: "All Creatures of Our God and King", "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
Honorary Pallbearers: Mike Jacobson ~ Dick Harris ~ Greg Thompson ~ Kent Kenealy ~ Dar Sutherland ~ Rick Isham ~ Terry Dutton ~ Mark Davidson ~ Randy Lock ~ Merle Hansen ~ Steve Gross ~ Brad Taylor ~ Steve Fitch
Following the service, a time of gathering will be held at the Blair American Legion. Memorials may be directed to the Blair Family YMCA or Brain Cancer Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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from obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Justin R Flynn 49767475
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Richard Allen (Rick) Plugge, 63
October 25, 1952 ~ July 22, 2016
Richard Allen Plugge was born on October 25, 1952 in Omaha to Robert and Ellenora (Jensen) Plugge. He attended Blair Community Schools where he was a standout athlete and record setter in multiple sports. He graduated from Blair in 1971. Following graduation, Rick received a football scholarship to the University of Northern Colorado. He later transferred to Dana College where he graduated in 1977.
In 1981 he married Patty Rogert at First Lutheran Church in Blair, and they were blessed with two boys, Hank and Max.
Rick spent 34 years working for Huntel Engineering before retiring in 2014.
Rick and his family loved spending time in Okoboji, Iowa in the summer. Rick had a passion for football, especially the Huskers and the Packers; he also loved Creighton basketball and playing golf.
Rick "Sluggo" made friends everywhere he went, and made so many people feel special. His favorite line was "Love and Hug those around you."
Richard Allen Plugge, 63, of Blair, died July 22, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family after a long battle with brain cancer.
Left with memories are his wife Patty of Blair, sons Hank (Malissie) of Omaha, Max of Blair; Mother Ellenora Plugge; brothers Roger (Juli) Plugge and Randy Plugge of Blair; sister Rita (Tony) Christensen of Omaha; very special friends Tom and Angela Triplett, Jessica and Becca; sisters-in-law Angie (Bob) Brickson of Leawood, Kansas, Sally (John) Schroder of Fort Collins, Colorado, Jill (Phil) Tobin of Des Moines, Iowa, and Joanie and Suzanne Rogert of Omaha; several nieces, nephews and many beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert Plugge, Father-in-law Emmett Rogert and Mother-in-law Betty Rogert.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 26, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home beginning at 2 PM with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. A memorial service will be held 11 am Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Pastor Scott Frederickson will be in charge, and offer words of comfort. Organist: Juli Morrow; Soloist: Jean Hundtoft; Musical Selections: "All Creatures of Our God and King", "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
Honorary Pallbearers: Mike Jacobson ~ Dick Harris ~ Greg Thompson ~ Kent Kenealy ~ Dar Sutherland ~ Rick Isham ~ Terry Dutton ~ Mark Davidson ~ Randy Lock ~ Merle Hansen ~ Steve Gross ~ Brad Taylor ~ Steve Fitch
Following the service, a time of gathering will be held at the Blair American Legion. Memorials may be directed to the Blair Family YMCA or Brain Cancer Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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from obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Justin R Flynn 49767475
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October 25, 1952 ~ July 22, 2016
Richard Allen Plugge was born on October 25, 1952 in Omaha to Robert and Ellenora (Jensen) Plugge. He attended Blair Community Schools where he was a standout athlete and record setter in multiple sports. He graduated from Blair in 1971. Following graduation, Rick received a football scholarship to the University of Northern Colorado. He later transferred to Dana College where he graduated in 1977.
In 1981 he married Patty Rogert at First Lutheran Church in Blair, and they were blessed with two boys, Hank and Max.
Rick spent 34 years working for Huntel Engineering before retiring in 2014.
Rick and his family loved spending time in Okoboji, Iowa in the summer. Rick had a passion for football, especially the Huskers and the Packers; he also loved Creighton basketball and playing golf.
Rick "Sluggo" made friends everywhere he went, and made so many people feel special. His favorite line was "Love and Hug those around you."
Richard Allen Plugge, 63, of Blair, died July 22, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family after a long battle with brain cancer.
Left with memories are his wife Patty of Blair, sons Hank (Malissie) of Omaha, Max of Blair; Mother Ellenora Plugge; brothers Roger (Juli) Plugge and Randy Plugge of Blair; sister Rita (Tony) Christensen of Omaha; very special friends Tom and Angela Triplett, Jessica and Becca; sisters-in-law Angie (Bob) Brickson of Leawood, Kansas, Sally (John) Schroder of Fort Collins, Colorado, Jill (Phil) Tobin of Des Moines, Iowa, and Joanie and Suzanne Rogert of Omaha; several nieces, nephews and many beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Robert Plugge, Father-in-law Emmett Rogert and Mother-in-law Betty Rogert.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 26, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home beginning at 2 PM with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. A memorial service will be held 11 am Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Pastor Scott Frederickson will be in charge, and offer words of comfort. Organist: Juli Morrow; Soloist: Jean Hundtoft; Musical Selections: "All Creatures of Our God and King", "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
Honorary Pallbearers: Mike Jacobson ~ Dick Harris ~ Greg Thompson ~ Kent Kenealy ~ Dar Sutherland ~ Rick Isham ~ Terry Dutton ~ Mark Davidson ~ Randy Lock ~ Merle Hansen ~ Steve Gross ~ Brad Taylor ~ Steve Fitch
Following the service, a time of gathering will be held at the Blair American Legion. Memorials may be directed to the Blair Family YMCA or Brain Cancer Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
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from obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, Nebraska; kind assistance of FindaGrave volunteer Justin R Flynn 49767475
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