Lima
Robert “Bob” Lee Plaugher, 81, passed away January 15, 2021 at his residence. Bob was born March 12, 1939 in Lima to the late Raymond and Dorothea (Burns) Plaugher who preceded him in death. On May 19, 1962, he married Rita Mae Plaugher, they were later divorced and she survives in Lima.
Bob graduated from Lima Senior High School. He worked for and retired from Scot Lad Foods after 30+ years. Bob was also self-employed hauling livestock and hay over the countryside after retirement. He also was a farmer and had worked at the Beaverdam Elevator. Bob was a hardheaded perfectionist, gadget maker, loved a nice truck with lots of chrome, enjoyed traveling, a good laugh, the good ole days, old country music and especially spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include six children, Teresa (Doug) Griffith of Lima, Tammy (Chuck) Boughan of Lima, Ed (Susan) Plaugher of Lima, Cathy (John) Lauck of Lima, Janet (Mike) Burgett of Guntown, Mississippi, Jim (Nicole) Plaugher of Lima; fourteen grandchildren, Katelyn Miller, Jarvae Boughan, Trey Boughan, Sarah Kaufman, Tiffany Gray, Clint Strickland, Randy Plaugher, Whitney Kamm, Dustin Lauck, Charlie Patterson, Greg Patterson, Brittany Dickerson, Levi Plaugher, Megan Eutsler; his “grand pups”; thirteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson and a brother, Carl Plaugher of Tennessee.
Bob was preceded in death by a sister, Carol Plaugher and special friend, Ellie Laing.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at the Waynesfield Lions Club, 331 East Wapakoneta Street, Waynesfield, Ohio from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation.