GW Plunk, 88, of Michigan City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020, at Regency Hospital, Portage, IN.

 

He was born February 22, 1932, in Selmer, Tennessee, to Charlie David and Lilly Vallie (King) Plunk. 

 

On October 7, 1952, in Michigan City, Indiana he married Virginia F. (Davis), Plunk. 

 

GW was a long-time member and an ordained minister of the former United Pentecostal Church, in Michigan City. He was mechanically talented and greatly respected by those who knew him.  GW enjoyed spending time with his family and will be deeply missed.

  

GW is survived by his wife, Virginia Plunk, of Michigan City, IN; one daughter, Sandra “Sandy” (Jim) Dierdorf of Madison, IN; three sisters, Helen Corbin of Lambert, Mississippi, Shirley Babb of Hayti, Missouri, Sarah Hamby of St. Louis, Missouri, and one brother, Robert Plunk of Hayti, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Preceding in death were his parents; his three sons, Kenneth Plunk, Gary Plunk Sr. and Glenn Plunk; one daughter, LaDonna Smith; and two brothers, William (Bill) Plunk and Fred Plunk

 

A celebration of his life and memorial service will be held at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home & Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements.