Elmer E. Pluck, III
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Elmer E. Pluck, III, 77, of Pomeroy, departed this life on Friday, December 22, 2023 at the Pocopson Home, West Chester, PA. Born and raised in Parkesburg, he was the son of the late Elmer E. Pluck, II and Ida Sue Owens Pluck.
Elmer was a 1964 graduate of the Octorara High School, joined the US Navy in 1965 and was a 3rd Class Petty Officer, BT. After leaving the Navy, he was employed by the Lukens Steel Company retiring in June 2012 after 47 years as an electrical maintenance man. He also ran his own mowing business for many years. He was a member of the Parkesburg Baptist Church since 1969.
Elmer was a life member of the Pomeroy Fire Company since 1971 where he served as Chief for two years and Assistant Chief for three years. His best memory as Chief was fighting the Zeke's Oil Company fire in Pomeroy. Elmer also served as chairman of the Sadsbury Township Park Committee for 15 years.
Elmer was a car enthusiast and all about Chevys. His life-long dream was to own a 1965 Corvette that he finally purchased in 1997. After showing the car a few years and starting the Tri-County Cruisers in 1999, he began a 10-year restoration of his Corvette which he completed in 2012. He showed the car in October 2012 at a Corvette show in West Chester, PA winning the Top Flight Award. He was a member of the National Corvette Restorers Society.
He is survived by his wife Charlene Bechtloff Pluck of Pomeroy, two children; Bryan C. Pluck and husband Chris Deitz of Parkesburg and Tedescha, wife of Chris Short of East Fallowfield, two grandchildren; Joshua Short and Madison Short, one great-granddaughter Baylee Bell, one great-grandson Carson Short and one sister Sandra Tracey of Wagontown. He was preceded in death by one sister Theresa Pluck Purcell and one brother Walter W. "Jeff " Pluck.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St. Parkesburg, PA. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing on Thursday evening at the funeral home from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and also Friday morning from 10:00 AM to the time of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his memory to the Keystone Valley Fire Department, 329 W. 1st Ave. Parkesburg, PA 19365.
Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
Condolences
Charlene,
Charlene,
So very sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Judi Blechman Berkheimer
Condolence
To the Family: I am deeply sorry to hear of Elmer's passing. He was a yr. ahead of me @ OHS, but always remembered as "Pluckie"....another good guy, gone too soon. May you find comfort in knowing he was well liked by many of his classmates and friends. (Hello to Sandy, my classmate as well).
Bonnie
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Dear Duffy and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Elmer's passing. He was such a a good guy to me. May he Rest in Eternal Peace with his loved ones. He'll be missed.
God bless, Debbie
🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️
I was so sorry to hear that
I was so sorry to hear that Elmer had passed away. He was a man of many trades. When I lived in Parkesburg on that steep hill, he automatically came to plow my driveway without me calling. May God give your family comfort and peace and hold onto your memories.
Dottie
Brian & Teddy
Remembering all the good times our families had together, God Bless you Elmer, you are in a better place.
Sorry for your loss, Duffy, Brian &Teddy
We will remember all the good times our families had together, reunions, bike rides, and our kids growing up together. God Bless you Elmer, you’re in a better place now. Joy, Debbie, Wade & Kelly, & families.
Duffy and family , it saddens
Duffy and family , it saddens me to hear of your loss. I will never forget Elmer’s kindness showing up on my doorstep with a hot latte and a big smile . Sending my love
Bryan and Family
Bryan, I never had an occasion to meet your Father, But I wanted to express my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. May your good memories of him help carry you through both now and the days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Elmer was one my best friends growing up in Parkesburg. We did a lot of things in High School together. We were on the track team at one time, he was a fast sprinter. We worked at the farmers market in Downingtown. He took over the Pizza stand when I took over the roasted chicken stand. Met a lot of girls working there. He had a 1958 maroon Chevy that was really neat. Wonder what that would be worth today?Have lost another member of the class of 1964 Octorara. Also another friend from east second avenue. Jimmy Whitmer, and Sherrie Sagner on that same street. I can just visualize him driving that car in heaven.
So sorry!
Shell and I are so sad for your lost of a family member that you wanted in your life!
Condolences
Deepest Condolences and Many prayers for your loss Duffy. Elmer was one of "the good guys" and will be fondly remembered for many.
Sincere sympathy
So sorry for your loss
Pluck family
We are so sorry to hear about Elmer. We have such good memories from OHS. May your family find comfort from your wonderful memories. You have our deepest sympathy 🙏. Don&Brenda Skiles
Duffy, So sorry to hear of
Duffy, So sorry to hear of Elmers passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Duffy Teddy and Brian
Sorry to hear of Elmers passing He is for sure in a better place. When I was his caregiver all he talked about is his car. He was not one to give up on anything was very persistent to get things done while in his wheel chair. I won’t be able to make his celebration of life . Will be in remembrance on that day.
The Pluck Family
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Elmer. We had a lot of fun times at the fire house with Elmer and we enjoyed his kindness toward us. May God bless you all in this sad time when God called back one of his best to join him at his right hand!
Rest with Jesus Sir
Rest with Jesus Sir
Prayers
Duffy and family I'm sorry for your loss, Elmer was a good guy. From living in Parkesburg and being a nurse at Coatesville/Brandywine Hospital I got to know him, Carmine, Tamara and you have always felt like family to our family thru our years at the Baptist church. I pray for peace, strength .and the presence of the Lord to surround all of you.