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Herbert Ernst Pleuss

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Herbert Ernst Pleuss

Birth
Death
6 Sep 2004 (aged 89)
Burial
Manitowoc, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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B-29-1-3
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HERBERT ERNST PLEUSS

Herbert E. Pleuss, age 89, a life long Manitowoc resident died Monday, Sept. 6,
2004 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Herbert was born July 28, 1915 at Manitowoc, son of the late Herman and Amalia
(Geisler) Pleuss. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc and graduated from
Lincoln High School with the class of 1933. He received his Bachelor of Arts
degree in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1937. Herbert
was employed at Heresite Chemical Company specializing in paint chemistry for
40 years prior to his retirement in 1980. On May 16, 1942, he married Kathryn
Barnstein at First Reformed United Church of Christ. Kathryn preceded him in
death Oct. 3, 1981. They celebrated 39 years together. Herbert built and enjoyed
their cottage on English Lake. Herbert was a member of First Reformed United
Church of Christ, Men's Brotherhood, 50 year member of F. & A. M. Lodge #65
where he served as secretary for 30 years; Royal Arch Masons, Chapter #16; Royal
and Select Masters, Council #18; Manitowoc Commandery, #45 where he served as
recorder for 20 years; Tripoli Shrine, Milwaukee; Two Rivers Shrine Club; and
Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #196.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Mark (Nancy) Pleuss, Lakewood, Colo.;
two daughters: Jilleen (Carl) Neumann, Oshkosh; Karen (Charles) Hoffman, Mishicot;
five grandchildren: Deanna (Ryan) Duray and Dennis Pleuss, all Lakewood, Colo.;
Julia (Steve) Binder, Oshkosh; Carl (Tasha) Neumann, Nenana, Alaska; Rebekah
Hoffman, Mishicot; three great-grandchildren: Paul Binder, Oshkosh; and ReEnna
and Evan Duray, Lakewood, Colo.; as well as other relatives and friends. In
addition to his parents and wife, Kathryn, Herbert was preceded in death by a
sister: Lola Schwab.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004 at First Reformed
United Church of Christ, 3616 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Runge will
officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004 at Jens
Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 1122 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. A Masonic
memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Past Master Cal Hansen.
will continue on Friday at First Reformed Church of Christ from 10 a.m. to the
time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials to First Reformed United Church of Christ
or the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge would be appreciated.
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Pleuss family.
The family would like to extend a thank you to all the staff at Wisteria Haus,
Two Rivers, and North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center for their care and
compassion. Your kindness will not be forgotten.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2004
HERBERT ERNST PLEUSS

Herbert E. Pleuss, age 89, a life long Manitowoc resident died Monday, Sept. 6,
2004 at North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center, Manitowoc.
Herbert was born July 28, 1915 at Manitowoc, son of the late Herman and Amalia
(Geisler) Pleuss. He grew up and was educated in Manitowoc and graduated from
Lincoln High School with the class of 1933. He received his Bachelor of Arts
degree in chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1937. Herbert
was employed at Heresite Chemical Company specializing in paint chemistry for
40 years prior to his retirement in 1980. On May 16, 1942, he married Kathryn
Barnstein at First Reformed United Church of Christ. Kathryn preceded him in
death Oct. 3, 1981. They celebrated 39 years together. Herbert built and enjoyed
their cottage on English Lake. Herbert was a member of First Reformed United
Church of Christ, Men's Brotherhood, 50 year member of F. & A. M. Lodge #65
where he served as secretary for 30 years; Royal Arch Masons, Chapter #16; Royal
and Select Masters, Council #18; Manitowoc Commandery, #45 where he served as
recorder for 20 years; Tripoli Shrine, Milwaukee; Two Rivers Shrine Club; and
Order of Eastern Star, Chapter #196.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law: Mark (Nancy) Pleuss, Lakewood, Colo.;
two daughters: Jilleen (Carl) Neumann, Oshkosh; Karen (Charles) Hoffman, Mishicot;
five grandchildren: Deanna (Ryan) Duray and Dennis Pleuss, all Lakewood, Colo.;
Julia (Steve) Binder, Oshkosh; Carl (Tasha) Neumann, Nenana, Alaska; Rebekah
Hoffman, Mishicot; three great-grandchildren: Paul Binder, Oshkosh; and ReEnna
and Evan Duray, Lakewood, Colo.; as well as other relatives and friends. In
addition to his parents and wife, Kathryn, Herbert was preceded in death by a
sister: Lola Schwab.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 10, 2004 at First Reformed
United Church of Christ, 3616 Waldo Blvd., Manitowoc. The Rev. Richard Runge will
officiate with burial at Evergreen Cemetery.
Relatives and friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004 at Jens
Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 1122 S. Eighth St., Manitowoc. A Masonic
memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. conducted by Past Master Cal Hansen.
will continue on Friday at First Reformed Church of Christ from 10 a.m. to the
time of service at 11 a.m. Memorials to First Reformed United Church of Christ
or the Manitowoc Masonic Lodge would be appreciated.
The Jens Family Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the Pleuss family.
The family would like to extend a thank you to all the staff at Wisteria Haus,
Two Rivers, and North Ridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center for their care and
compassion. Your kindness will not be forgotten.
Herald Times Reporter, September 2004


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