Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
William E. Plummer, age 87, of Winneconne died Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Mercy Medical Center in Oshkosh. He was born October 3, 1928, in Oshkosh to the late Earl and Mary (Schuster) Plummer. Bill was a graduate of Oshkosh High School and attended the Oshkosh State Teachers College. On August 19, 1950, he married Carol Jean Meyer. For many years Bill worked at Courtney & Plummer in Neenah until his retirement. Since a young age Bill had a passion for aviation; obtaining his pilot's license in 1944, and flying his own plane as long as he could. For many years he was a volunteer at the EAA. Bill had a love of the outdoors which included hunting and fishing locally and trips to the Rocky Mountains and Canada; and snowmobiling by the family cabin in the north woods. He also was an avid reader of history.
Bill is survived by his wife, Carol Plummer; son, Mark Plummer (Carol LaFever); daughter, Lynn Plummer; a brother, Robert "Bob" (Bonnie) Plummer; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Fran Plummer, Verla Plummer, Kay and Buzz Reese, Francis Meyer, Mary Frerichs; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Along with his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by three brothers, James, Charles, and Tom Plummer.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday, January 30, 2016, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 210 Pleasant Dr. Winneconne. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Fr. Doug LeCaptain officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Plummer Cemetery, Town of Oshkosh.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Mary Griesbach wrote on February 8, 2016
To Carol and all Bill's family - my deepest sympathies on your loss. May the love of family and friends be your comfort at this sad time. Will always appreciate Bill's lifelong friendship with my Dad, Roy Griesbach. Love, Mary G.
Joyce E wrote on January 29, 2016
So sorry for your loss Mark but now your Dad can rest in peace without pain!
Vivian Howman, Georgia, David, Paul & barb wrote on January 28, 2016
So sorry about your loss, we will never forget what Bill did for our family by flying my son Dan to Rochester, May you find comfort that he was a caring person.
Tom and Kay Reetz wrote on January 27, 2016
Carol and Mark,
So sorry to hear of your dad and husbands passing. Bill was such a joy to be around and always good for a hug and a laugh. He will be missed!! Please know we care.
Love,
Tom & Kay Reetz
Mike and Pam Verkuilen wrote on January 27, 2016
We were sad to hear of Bill's passing. He was a wonderful man and always a pleasure to talk with. Pam and I are out of town this weekend so we will be unable to attend the service. Please know that your family is in our prayers. Love, Mike and Pam
Tim Hewitt wrote on January 27, 2016
R I P Bill you always had something nice to say to a friend and a polite Hello to everybody you passed along the way..
Hank & Vicky Calmes wrote on January 27, 2016
My sympathy Carol, Mark and Lynn, I wish I could attend Saturday but I am in florida. Bill was a great man whom I looked up to. I learned so much from him ,not only about business but how to be a great person. He truly treated me like one of his own. God Bless, Hank
Polly Plummer Mottonen wrote on January 26, 2016
Dearest Carol, Mark and Lynn, I so wish I could be there with you for Uncle Bill's funeral. Although I've been away from home for so many years it was always a highlight to stop by and talk with Uncle Bill. His stories were the best and always brought back such fond childhood memories. He was always so kind to us kids and made us feel so special. Much love, Polly