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Richard Plugge, 63

Richard Allen Plugge, 63, of Blair, died July 22, 2016, at his home, surrounded by family after a long battle with brain cancer. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at 11:00 AM at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Following the service, a time of gathering will be held at the Blair American Legion. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 26, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home beginning at 2 PM with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.

Richard Allen Plugge was born on October 25, 1952, in Omaha to Robert and Ellenora (Jensen) Plugge. He attended Blair Community Schools where he was a standout athlete and record setter in multiple sports. He graduated from Blair in 1971. Following graduation, Rick received a football scholarship to the University of Northern Colorado. He later transferred to Dana College, where he graduated in 1977.

In 1981, he married Patty Rogert at First Lutheran Church in Blair, and they were blessed with two boys, Hank and Max. Rick spent 34 years working for Huntel Engineering before retiring in 2014. Rick and his family loved spending time in Okoboji in the summer. Rick had a passion for football, especially the Huskers and the Packers; he also loved Creighton basketball and playing golf.

Rick "Sluggo" made friends everywhere he went, and made so many people feel special. His favorite line was "Love and Hug those around you."

Rick is survived by his wife ,Patty, of Blair; sons, Hank (Malissie) of Omaha, and Max of Blair; mother, Ellenora Plugge; brother,s Roger (Juli) Plugge and Randy Plugge of Blair; sister, Rita (Tony) Christensen, of Omaha; very special friends, Tom and Angela Triplett, Jessica and Becca; sisters-in-law, Angie (Bob) Brickson of Leawood, Kansas, Sally (John) Schroder of Fort Collins, Colorado, Jill (Phil) Tobin of Des Moines, Iowa, and Joanie and Suzanne Rogert of Omaha; several nieces, nephews and many beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Plugge; father-in-law, Emmett Rogert; and mother-in-law, Betty Rogert.

Memorials may be directed to the Blair Family YMCA or Brain Cancer Research at UNMC.

Omaha World Herald 24 July 2016

Plugge, Richard Allen Age 63 Richard Allen Plugge of Blair NE, retired President of Huntel Engineering, died on July 22, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family after a long battle with brain cancer. Rick is survived by his wife Patty of Blair; sons, Hank (Malissie) of Omaha, and Max of Blair; mother Ellenora Plugge; brothers, Roger (Juli) Plugge, and Randy Plugge, all of Blair; sister, Rita (Tony) Christensen of Omaha; many close friends and family. MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held Wednesday, July 27, at 11am at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Following the Service, a Time of GATHERING will be held at the Blair American Legion. VISITATION will be held on Tuesday, July 26, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, beginning at 2pm, with family Receiving friends 6-8pm. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME 444 S. 17th Blair, NE 402-426-2191 www.campbellaman.com

Funeral leaflet

In Loving Memory of Richard Allen Plugge “Sluggo

Born October 25, 1952~Omaha, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest July 22, 2016 ~ Blair, Nebraska

Memorial Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 27, 2016 First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Scott Frederickson; Organist: Juli Morrow; Soloist: Jean Hundtoft; Musical Selections: “All Creatures of Our God and King”, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus”, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”

Honorary Pallbearers: Mike Jacobson ~ Dick Harris ~ Greg Thompson ~ Kent Kenealy ~ Dar Sutherland ~ Rick Isham ~ Terry Dutton ~ Mark Davidson ~ Randy Lock ~ Merle Hansen ~ Steve Gross ~ Brad Taylor ~ Steve Fitch

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~ FindaGrave # 167306032