Fred D. Ploss

Sept. 29, 1937 — March 22, 2020

Fred D. Ploss, 82, of Royal Center, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, March 22, at his home.

Born on Sept. 29, 1937, in White County, he was the son of the late Walter and Ellen (Turnipseed) Ploss.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

On Aug. 31, 1963, he married Susie Maxwell.

Fred retired in 1990 from Exide in Logansport and he also drove school bus for Pioneer for more than 20 years. He enjoyed mushroom hunting, watching his granddaughters play softball for Pioneer and playing poker.

Survivors include his wife Susie Ploss of Royal Center; son Donald [Tammy] Ploss of Star City; daughter Donna Grandstaff of Logansport; brothers: George [Bonnie] Ploss of Michigan and Oscar [Betty] Ploss of Monticello; sister Lucille Smith of Idaville; grandchildren: Brook [Travis] Shaffer, Stephanie [Frankie] Ballina and Chris Williamson; great-grandchildren: Madyson and Aubrey Shaffer and Alexandria Ballina; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by sister Delores Roth.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Guardian Angel Hospice.

Please sign Fred’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the Ploss family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

(Pulaski County Journal — April 1, 2020)

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