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Dorothy Ploeger Obituary
Melbourne Village, FL
Surrounded by the love and support of her family, Dorothy May Ploeger passed away August 31, 2013.
Dorothy was born on April 9, 1929 to Arthur and Annie May Arbour in Detroit, MI
She graduated as Valedictorian from Capac High School in 1947 and on October 4, 1947 married the love of her life, Ernest Ploeger.
She is survived by Ernest, her husband of 65 years; daughters, Linda (Charles) Ruckman of Palm Bay, Kathi (Don Meyers) Ploeger of Seattle, WA; sons, William Ploeger and Paul Ploeger of Melbourne Village; grandson, Randall Jones of Josephine, PA and a brother, Louis Arbour of East Detroit, MI.
Dorothy has been a homemaker and a dedicated and loving wife and mother. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, traveling and Scottish dancing.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a Charter Member of Wesley United Methodist Church in West Melbourne. She enjoyed being with her friends in fellowship and service for many years.
Her Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Wesley United Methodist Church, 2075 Meadowlane Avenue, West Melbourne.
Arrangements entrusted to Ammen Family Cremation and Funeral Care, Melbourne, 724-2222. Please share memories and sign the family guest book at www.afcfcare.com.
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Van Catterton
September 8, 2013
Linda,
Sorry to hear about your mom.
Van
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September 8, 2013
Linda, Ernie, and Family--
I am so sorry to learn of Dorothy's passing. She was such a nice lady, and I always enjoyed talking with her when we were in Florida. I know this is a sad time for all of you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Donna Ruckman-Nave
Catie Geist
September 8, 2013
We are so sorry. We really enjoyed dancing with Dorothy at Scottish Country Dancing. She was always such a sweet and kind person. You are all in our thoughts and our prayers at this sad time. May your happy memories of Dorothy bring you comfort.
Love, Catie and John Geist
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