Frederick "Fred" Plichta

Born in Detroit, Fred was the son of Fred and Emma (Serembia) Plichta. He faithfully served our country in the United States Army from June 25, 1945 until his discharge January 27, 1947 receiving the Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal-Germany. He then married the love of his life, Catherine Bowling, on April 15, 1948. Sadly she preceded him in death January 8, 2009. A dedicated husband and family man, Fred supported his family working as a Truck Driver with the City of Detroit for over 32years, retiring in 1984. He was a faithful member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church here in Monroe, a member of the Monroe VFW Post 1138 and volunteered many hours of his time a local nursing homes. Fred leaves to cherish his memory his children: Linda Plichta of Monroe and Teresa (Randall) Coulter of Prescott; 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; as well as a brother Robert Plichta of Livonia. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sons: Fred Plichta and Jack Plichta; and five siblings: Marie Wolfe, Arnold Plichta, Grace Szabo, Elaine Whitteaker and Paul Plichta.