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Donald Pletcher, 76, of Britt passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2005, at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Britt surrounded by his family.
Don, the son of Lloyd and Florence (Hecker) Pletcher was born July 25, 1928, in Ada, Minnesota. The family later moved to Iowa where he attended Hayfield Schools and then farmed with his father. Don served with the U.S. Army from 1946 - 1948.
Don was united in marriage with Vivian Riekena on July 31, 1947, in Albert Lea, Minnesota. The couple made their home in the Britt area and have lived in their current home for 49 years. Through the years, Don worked for Kabrick Distributing, Sankey's, Buns and Son Construction, Clark's Sawmill and Winnebago Industries. He retired from Winnebago in 1984. He owned and operated various businesses in Britt including Don's Hob Nob, The Krispie Shop, The Timber Inn and Don's Koffee Kup where he took pride in making good meals. In recent years Don enjoyed running the Little Red Shack at the Hancock County Speedway.
Don loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed cutting and splitting wood and tinkering in his garage. Don had a great sense of humor and enjoyed visiting with people.
He was a member of the Britt American Legion and VFW.
Don is survived by his wife of 57 years Vivian; six children: Diane Eisenman of Britt, Linda Hildman of Britt, John Pletcher and special friend, Darlene Weber of Britt, Connie Pletcher of Mason City, Bonnie Vavrik and her husband, Bill of Britt, Ron Pletcher and his wife, Lilia of San Jose, California; eight grandchildren: Scott Gilbert, Eric Eisenman, Todd Hilman, Michelle Hildman, Kristie Crowder, Daniel Pletcher, Nicholas Pletcher, Karina Pletcher, six great-grandchildren: Joshua Crowder, Christopher Ramos, Jacob Crowder, Hailey Crowder, Logan Brown and Kasey Brown.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmother Ruth; father and mother-in-law Henry and Amanda Riekena.