Plach, Lawrence

1930 - 2010  (79 years)    Has 30 ancestors and one descendant in this family tree.

• Name	Plach, Lawrence
  Nickname	Butch
  Born	14 Aug 1930	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	31 May 2010	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Obituary	2 Jun 2010
  Appleton Post Crescent
  Lawrence Plach, 78, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 31, 2010, with his family at his side following complications from Alzheimer's at Brewster Village. He was born on August 14, 1931, in Appleton, the son of the late John and Rose (VanGompel) Plach. Butch married Roberta Weyenberg on February 3, 1951, at St. Therese Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on March 31, 1987. On April 28, 1988, Butch married the former Betty (Kumrow) Getsfried at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He was the proud owner of Butch's Auto Body. Butch was the founder and past president of Fox Valley Auto Body Association. He enjoyed the time up north with family and friends. Butch loved his home and was always there to give a helping hand. He is survived by his wife, Betty Plach, Appleton; three daughters: Becky (Bob) Fickel, Appleton; Betsy (Steve) Wolfe, Shiocton; and Dolly Miller, Appleton; two sons: Dan (Lisa) Getsfried, Appleton; and Steve (Jackie) Getsfried, Black Creek; nine grandchildren: Angie (fiance Jason) Fickel; Chrissy (Dave) Belau and Katie Fickel; Steven (Gina) Golliher and Charles Golliher; Robert Miller; Tyler and Cassidy Getsfried; Kennedy Getsfried; six great-grandchildren: Arik, Emma, Austin, Issak, Eden and Kaeden; two brothers: Rudy (Nancy) Plach, Hortonville; and John (fiancee Betty) Plach, Appleton; two sisters-in-law: Marian Plach, Appleton; and Bonny (Bob) Nemecek, Green Bay; brother-in-law, James (Ethel) Weyenberg, Neenah; and special cousin, Charles (Mary) Plach, Wautoma. Butch is further survived by his buddies, Teddy and Harley; nieces, nephews, other relatives, former employees and many friends. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jim Plach. The funeral liturgy for Butch will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at ST. THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 1810 N. McDonald Street, Appleton. Fr. Gerald Falk, Fr. Dave Belongea and Fr. Charles Brooks will be officiating. A visitation will be held TODAY at the Wichmann Funeral Home from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and again at the church on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of mass. The prayer service will be held on Wednesday at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Brewster Village are appreciated. The family would like to thank Fr. Falk for his devoted dedication to Butch. Also, the excellent caring staff at Brewster Village for their loving care and concern, and for allowing the window to be open for the angels to come in. You will always be in our hearts. We Love You! Wichmann Funeral Home 537 N. Superior Street Appleton 920-739-1231 Online condolences www.wichmannfargo.com
  Person ID	I40780	1FamilyTree
  Last Modified	15 Feb 2023

  
  

  Father	Plach, John L.,   b. 30 Oct 1904, , , , Czech Republic ,   d. 16 Feb 1992, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 87 years)
  Mother	VanGompel, Rosannah H.,   b. 12 Apr 1906, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 12 Jan 1990, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA  (Age 83 years)
  Family ID	F27680	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Weyenberg, Roberta Lou,   b. 27 Feb 1933, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA ,   d. 31 Mar 1987, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona, USA  (Age 54 years)
  Married	3 Feb 1951	Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
  Children	1. Plach, Beverly Ann
  Last Modified	15 Feb 2023
  Family ID	F13228	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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