John R. "Dick" Plotz

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our wonderful,  beloved  dad, John (Dick) Richard Plotz.

Dick passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 15, 2025, at the age of 84 and was reunited in heaven with the "love of his life", Joan Kay.   He was born on February 24, 1940, to Godfrey and Lucille Plotz.

Memories of his life will be cherished by many, because of his influence in their lives as a husband, a father, a grandpa, a great-grandpa, a father-in-law, a brother, an uncle, a cousin, a friend, a colleague and a Corporal in the United States Marines.

Dick is survived by his four children: Debie (John) Koneck, Mark Plotz (Laurie Ketchum Plotz) Kelli (Dan) Klein and Amy (Brian) Kleist. He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren, Ashley Klein (Matthew Holmen), Robert (Ellen) Koneck, Jacob (Lacey) Plotz, Aaron (Kalani) Plotz, Ryan Kleist, Samantha Leverett, Andrew Kleist, Matthew Kleist, and Steven Kleist.  He was blessed and proud to have 9 great-grandchildren; John, Harleigh, Emmett, Brycen, Everly, Wallace, Arthur, Luka and Brooks.

Dick was the oldest of 8 siblings, followed by Mike Plotz (Betty Leerar Bublitz), Janice (Jim) Armstrong, Doug (Candy) Plotz, Tonda (Jerry) Ashby, Tom Plotz, Terry (Dianna) Plotz, Tim Plotz. He was also blessed with many nieces and nephews.

Dick was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Plotz, his parents, Godfrey and Lucille Plotz, his siblings, Terry Plotz, Tom Plotz and Tonda Ashby

A Memorial Service will be held at:

Fish Lake Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 22

43353 Cedarcrest Trail, Harris MN  55032

* Visitation 11:00-12:00    *Service at 12:00  (Reception to follow in the church fellowship hall)

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Wounded Warrior Project ( www.woundedwarriorproject.org )

Hotel Recommendations  for Out-of-town Guests

NORTH BRANCH (Closest to the Church and the Kleins)

1)  Americinn by Wyndham  (#651-243-4596)   38675 14th Avenue, North Branch   (9.2 miles to church)

ISANTI (Closest to the the Church and Kleins)

1) Best Western Plus Isanti (New Hotel) 409 Main Street East, Isanti (15 miles to church)

FOREST LAKE (Closest to the Kleins)

1) Country Inn and Suites ( #612-464-8228)   1954 West Broadway Avenue, Forest Lake (23 miles to church)

2) Americinn by Wyndham (#651-464-1930)   1291 West Broadway Avenue, Forest Lake (24 miles to church)

ISANTI (Closest to the Kleins)

1) Best Western Plus Isanti (New Hotel) 409 Main Street East, Isanti (15 miles to church)

COLUMBUS  (Closest to Kleists)

1) Running Aces Hotel and Casino by Wyndham (651-925-4450) 15201 Running Aces Boulevard, Columbus, MN 55025 (28 miles to church)

WHITE BEAR LAKE (Closest to the Kleists and Konecks)

1) White Bear Country Inn, Best Western Plus (#651-429-5393) 4940 State Hwy 61, White Bear Lake (38 miles to church)

VADNAIS HEIGHTS (Closest to the Kleists and Konecks)

1) Fairfield Inn & Suites (#651-797-3008) 1125 East County Road E East, Vadnais Heights (39 miles to church)

2) Holiday Inn Express (#1-877-859-5095) 1100 East County Road E East, Vadnais Heights 39 miles to church)

3) Comfort Inn and Suites (#651-483-1625) 3505 Vadnais Center Drive, Vadnais Heights (40 miles to church)