Clarence F. Plocher

Clarence F. Plocher, age 97 of Highland, IL, died Thursday, February 04, 2016, at Legacy Place in Highland, IL. He was born on Sunday, September 15, 1918, in Highland, IL, the son of Adolph J. and Rosa C. (nee Hitz) Plocher. On Tuesday, November 19, 1946, he married Marie A. Plocher nee Poettker who survives. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church. He was also a member of Lee Iten Post #439, American Legion - Highland; VFW Post #5694 - Highland; Helvetia Sharpshooters Society; Jamestown Coon Hunters Association (original member). Clarence was born at Highland and grew up on the farm southeast of Highland. He worked at St. Louis for Emerson Electric. He served with the U. S. Navy during WW II and participated in the battle of Midway. When he returned from the service, he worked as a body man at Highland Body Shop, then purchased the body shop in 1946 and owned and operated it until 1978. He owned Lakeview Stables and bred, raised and sold Quarter horses. He also raised Beef cattle and Britney Spaniels. He farmed in his retirement. In his early years, he enjoyed hunting (coon, quail and pheasant). Survivors include: Wife - Marie A. Plocher nee Poettker, Highland, IL Son - LeVan P. Plocher, Highland, IL Daughter - Donna M. (John) Gantner, Highland, IL Son - Kevin J. Plocher, Sr., Highland, IL Son - Mark A. (Connie) Plocher, Highland, IL Son - Timothy J. (Mary Kay) Plocher, Highland, IL Daughter - Geri A. Plocher, Highland, IL Daughter - Mary L. (Michael) Carroll, Highland, IL Grandchild - Commander Corey J. "Trout" (Wife Deanna Christensen) Plocher, USN Grandchild - Carrie R. (Michael) Cohan Grandchild - John C. Gantner Grandchild - Krystal M. (Brian) McClenahan Grandchild - Kelsey A. (Bas) Gantner Slats Grandchild - Adam J. Gantner Grandchild - Michelle R. Streeb Grandchild - Kevin J. (Mary Beth) Plocher, Jr. Grandchild - Kristopher J. Plocher Grandchild - Amber C. Melendy Grandchild - Matthew A. (Julie) Plocher Grandchild - Mandie L. (Steve) Jones Grandchild - Daniel R. Plocher Grandchild - Luke A. Plocher Grandchild - Shane M. Plocher Grandchild - Zackary S. Carroll Grandchild - Blake M. Carroll Fourteen Great Grandchildren Four Great Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by: Father - Adolph J. Plocher (Died 2/1974) Mother - Rosa C. Plocher, nee Hitz (Died 1/22/1980) Daughter In-law - Bertha E. Plocher, nee Hill (Died 2/20/2011) Sister - Anita Anna Thiems (Died 8/28/1991) Sister - Alma Rosa Sophia Plocher (Died 11/08/2001) Sister - Olivia E. Plocher (Died 7/5/1994) Sister - Viola Edna Plocher (Died 8/7/2003) Sister - Mildred Bleisch (Died 9/30/1974) Brother In-law - Walter Thiems (Died 5/16/1989) Brother In-law - Floyd Bleisch (Died 6/30/1980) Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Private Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL, with Father Pat G. Jakel, Pastor, officiating. Private Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to Madison County Child Advocacy Center or as Masses.

Clarence F. Plocher

September 15, 1918 - February 4, 2016