Kenneth Plesha Obituary

Ken and I were the best of friends all through grade school. We played together on the State Championship Little League Team, Pony League and Colt League. At one time we had planned to go to high school together but for some reason ended up going seperate ways. Wish I had kept in touch with him. Great Guy...Great Athlete.

I was shocked to recently learn of Ken's death. I have not seen Ken in years, but I have vivid memories of our adolescence. Among these included our time together in Brother Charles Home Room at St.Mel and therefore had all our classes together for our Freshman year. At various times we were either teammates or opponents in Football, or Baseball. He was of the Superstar Category. He was a good friend, he will be missed. My belated condolences to his family.

I was the same Little League team with Ken in 1958 ( Indians) His Dad Hank Plesha was our manager. Ken was cool before anyone knew what cool meant, but always a good guy.I haven't seen Ken since high school, but he left a lasting impression on me. What a ball player. My prayers are with him and his family.

Ken and I were classmates and teammates on the baseball team for all 4 years at St. Mel. He was great athlete, a great baseball player, and a great friend during those years. I have many fond memories of Ken which I cherish to this day. My sympathy goes out to his family and all those whose lives he touched along the way. Kenny was a good guy.
Ernie Cameron

I remember Ken from St Mel high School as a great classmate and a super athlete. Ken had very strong hands which allowed him to QB our team and throw runners out trying to steal a base. I am not surprised by the activities and leadership he showed throughout his life. He was proud of McCook as a Teenager and for the rest of his career and service to his family and community. My deepest sympathy to Ken's family. I wish I had kept in touch with him over the years.
Bob Obrochta (St Mel class of '63) Bridgeview Illinois.

I was very sorry to hear of your loss. Ken "Kenster" was truly a special person whom I had the pleasure of working with at the park district for over 20 years. When going to his office I often said, "I will be back in an hour!" The first words I always heard with a big smile "What do you know kid?" These moments we shared filled my heart with wonderful memories of great times together. He once gave me a quote "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming – "WOW – What a Ride!" I am sure Ken is saying - "WOW - What a ride!

I have many fond memories of my cousin Ken. Even as a young child he always made me feel special. His generousity was legendary and the lamb roasts he hosted were the best event of the summer . I will miss his calmness and dry humor. During the stress of my residency at Rush he and Cheryl were always there to take me to greektown. Iwill always be grateful for that.