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Norman Gene Pletcher, 86

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Norman Gene Pletcher was born to Marvin George Pletcher and Mona Evelyn Allen on April 21, 1934. He passed away on September 12 2020 at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 22 days.
He was born and raised near Lebanon, Kan. He married Charlotte Louise Figgins on April 17, 1955. In the Military they were stationed in California, Washington, and then back to Kansas. He was stationed in Alaska for nine months in the Army. He was in the Army for two years. After returning to Kansas, he reunited with his wife, and also managed a Dairy bar Restaurant in Osborne, Kan. They managed the restaurant for six months. Finally, they settled down on a farm south of Lebanon for several years.
They moved to Mankato, Kan., in 1962 where he had several occupations. He worked for the REA, Dubuque packing plant, saw mill and Merl Blew¹s welding shop. Norman was well-known as "Stormin Norman" for his tree-trimming and removal business. Stormin Norman was a nickname from his National Guard colleagues. He was also in the Army National Guard for 18 years. In the National Guard he was deployed in Panama to work on the Panama Canal. In 1992, Norman and Charlotte moved back to Lebanon, Kan., to take care of his parents. Also, where Norman continued his tree-trimming and removal business.
Norman and Charlotte Pletcher moved to the Sun Porch Assisted Living in Smith Center, Kan., on June 15, 2020.
He had many hobbies throughout his life, making cement blocks, bee keeping, raising rabbits and chinchillas and his biodiesel manufacturing and raising large gardens. He would generously give away grown produce to the local neighborhood.
Those that celebrate his life are his wife, Charlotte Pletcher; sister, Neta Joy Pletcher; children, Cheryl Jensen and husband (David Jensen); Colleen Girard and husband (Bob Girard); Lester Pletcher, Betty Corona and husband (Jose Corona). He has a total of eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and many other relatives.
Visitation will be from 5:00PM to 7:00PM Monday, September 14, at Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary, 116 W. First Street, Smith Center, Kan.
Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30AM Tuesday, September 15, at Lebanon Christian Church, 411 Walnut St., Lebanon, Kan.
Final Resting Place will be in Sweet Home Cemetery, Hwy. 36, Lebanon, Kan.
Memorial Contributions may be given to:
Lebanon American Legion Hall
406 Main St, Lebanon, KS 66952
Lebanon Christian Church
411 Walnut St, Lebanon, KS 66952
785-389-1691

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