Robert John Plescher

Robert John Plescher

  OTTAWA - Robert John Plescher, 78, of Ottawa died 2:42 a.m., Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Hilty Home in Pandora.  He was born April 29, 1940 in Lima to the late John and Susanna (Bohn) Plescher.  On September 30, 1967 he married Vivian Hedrick and she survives in Ottawa.

  Other survivors include three sons: Brian Plescher of Ottawa, James Plescher of Ottawa and Gary (Erika) Plescher of Kalida; a granddaughter, Faith Marie Plescher; and a sister, Ruth Calvelage of Delphos.

  Robert retired from Philips Display Components, formerly of Ottawa and had previously worked at Campbell's Soup in Napoleon.   He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa, Ottawa Eagles and a life member of the Ottawa American Legion.  Robert was a US Army Veteran serving in the Vietnam War.

  A Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa with Fr. Matt Jozefiak officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by the Ottawa American Legion, VFW and Am Vets.  Visitation will be from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Monday at HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, OTTAWA where a scripture service will begin at 7:50 p.m. 

  Memorial donations may be made to Bridge Hospice, Hilty Home or to the charity of the donor's choice.

  Condolences may be expressed at www.heitmeyerfuneralhome.com