Obituary for Kasmer L "Kaz" Pleskach
Kasmer L. Pleskach “Kaz”, 77, of Franklin, passed away on December 29, 2021.
Mr. Pleskach was born in Manitoba, Canada on January 25, to the late Leon and Katherine Pleskach. Before immigrating to the U.S. in 1972 he worked for Atomic Energy of Canada in Pinawa Manitoba. He became a United States citizen in 1999. He was of the Catholic faith and was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for twenty-one years where he served as head usher. In addition, he was a member of Saint Martha’s Catholic Church in Sarasota, Florida. Mr. Pleskach was self-employed as a motel owner and operator. When in Florida, he served as an assistant Scout master. He played guitar in a band since the age of fifteen. Also, Kasmer enjoyed country and polka music, dancing, cutting firewood and gardening.
Mr. Pleskach is survived by his wife, Mary, of 29 years. In addition, he is survived by children, Michael Pleskach (Lisa) of Orlando, Florida, Angela Gerholdt (Mike), of Bradenton, Florida, Robert Pleskach of Ashevile, NC, Kenneth Pleskach (Alexis) of Franklin, NC, Tina Tait (David) of Atlanta, GA, Danelle Burrow (Mark) of Bradenton, FL, Laura King (Denver) of Buchanon, GA; siblings, Stanley Pleskach (Anne), Larry Pleskach (Linda), Violet Globush, and Florence Kraynyk; 13 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by first wife, Jaqueline Pleskach; and brother, Joseph Pleskach.
A service will be held at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 4, 2021 at 11 am.
Father Tein will officiate.
Burial to follow at Woodlawn cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Michael Pleskach, Robert Pleskach, Kenneth Pleskach and Bill Shaw.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Food Pantry, 299 Maple St., Franklin, NC 28734
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
Mr. Pleskach was born in Manitoba, Canada on January 25, to the late Leon and Katherine Pleskach. Before immigrating to the U.S. in 1972 he worked for Atomic Energy of Canada in Pinawa Manitoba. He became a United States citizen in 1999. He was of the Catholic faith and was a member of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for twenty-one years where he served as head usher. In addition, he was a member of Saint Martha’s Catholic Church in Sarasota, Florida. Mr. Pleskach was self-employed as a motel owner and operator. When in Florida, he served as an assistant Scout master. He played guitar in a band since the age of fifteen. Also, Kasmer enjoyed country and polka music, dancing, cutting firewood and gardening.
Mr. Pleskach is survived by his wife, Mary, of 29 years. In addition, he is survived by children, Michael Pleskach (Lisa) of Orlando, Florida, Angela Gerholdt (Mike), of Bradenton, Florida, Robert Pleskach of Ashevile, NC, Kenneth Pleskach (Alexis) of Franklin, NC, Tina Tait (David) of Atlanta, GA, Danelle Burrow (Mark) of Bradenton, FL, Laura King (Denver) of Buchanon, GA; siblings, Stanley Pleskach (Anne), Larry Pleskach (Linda), Violet Globush, and Florence Kraynyk; 13 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by first wife, Jaqueline Pleskach; and brother, Joseph Pleskach.
A service will be held at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church on Tuesday, January 4, 2021 at 11 am.
Father Tein will officiate.
Burial to follow at Woodlawn cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Michael Pleskach, Robert Pleskach, Kenneth Pleskach and Bill Shaw.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Food Pantry, 299 Maple St., Franklin, NC 28734
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com
Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.