Rudolph "Rudy" J. Plutschak's Obituary
Rudolph “Rudy” J. Plutschak, Jr. 69, died at his home in Federalsburg on Tuesday, March 6, 2007surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 25, 1937 in Federalsburg the son of the late Rudolph J. Plutschak, Sr. and Eileen Hallowell Plutschak.
He was a graduate of Federalsburg High School Class of 1955. He worked for many years for the former Jones Brothers Hardware in Federalsburg. He was a contractor in the area for many years building many houses, additions and remodeling projects, as the owner of Plutschak Construction. It brought him great pleasure and pride to have his son Alan working with him in the business for 19 years. He was also a licensed electrical contractor. He was a former owner of Snack Shop Pool Room, Music City.
He was a member of Federalsburg Lions Club for 37 years, was a member of the men’s auxillary of Federalsburg V. F. W. Post 5246 for 37 years, the Ford Foundation for 7 years, the V8 Ford Motor Club National Capitol Region for 9 years, The Bay Area Region of AACA for 13 years, the Antique Auto Club of America, a member of Seaford Moose Lodge and a former member of American Legion Post 243 in Hurlock.
He truly enjoyed antique cars and working in his yard.
In 2004 he completed a restoration of the Holt house in the Walkertown section of Federalsburg and received an award from the town for his efforts.
He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Helen Schmitt Plutschak who he married on Apr. 30, 1988, three children, Alan L. (Vickie) Plutschak, Sr. of Preston, Trudy L. (David) Lane of Easton and Valerie P. (Danny) Nickerson of Federalsburg, three step-children, Nalinda L. (Gar) Callaway and Wanda (Jeff) Hallowell of Federalsburg and Donna Rebstock of Ridgely, MD, 6 grandchildren, Alan Plutschak, Jr., Stacey Plutschak, Daniel and Melissa Nickerson and Kari and Kristen Lane, a great-granddaughter, Alexis “Ishkabiddle” Head. He is also survived by 5 step-grandchildren, Heather Williamson, Jason and Karen Callaway and Edward and Ashley Myers, a step-great-granddaughter, Megan Williamson, a sister, Diane Adkins of Severna Park, MD, an aunt, Margaret Hallowell of Fedealsburg, two nephews and one niece. A sister, Gail Jerpe preceded him in death.
Funeral services for him will be held on Friday, March 9, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg with Rev. Dan Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Federalsburg. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m..
Serving as pallbearers will be; Alan L. Plutschak, Jr., Daniel Nickerson, Jr., Edward Myers, Jr., Jeff Hallowell, Danny Nickerson, Sr. and John Stitchberry. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be, Dick Cooper and Bobby Bell and Howard Freeman.
The family has requested that donations be made in his memory to Caroline Hospice Foundation P.O.B. 362 Denton, MD 21629.
For letters of condolence or more information please visit www. framptom. com.
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