Wallace Thomas Plattner, age 84 of New Canton, IL passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in Jacksonville, IL. He was born January 23, 1937, in Quincy, IL to Walter Mayo and Janet Elizabeth Wells Plattner. Tom married Sara Sally Dolbeare February 10, 1979, in St. Charles, MO and she preceded him in death December 24, 2016.
Tom was a 1955 graduate of Pittsfield High School and later attended Illinois College and Chicago Embalming School. Tom joined the United States Marine Corps and was stationed overseas in Okinawa receiving his honorable discharge August 1958. He was a competitive guy and displayed this trait playing football at Illinois College. Tom was a 4th generation Funeral Director working for his father and later as the owner of Plattner Funeral; he built the new building out west of town in 1973. Tom enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid golfer. He was a former member of Old Orchard Country Club and member of Rotary Club. Tom also loved his many dogs over the years.
Tom is survived by sons, Gregory Thomas Plattner of Indianapolis, IN, Andrew Todd (Melanie) Plattner of Pittsfield, IL and John David Plattner of Pittsfield, IL; grandchildren, Lisa (Soma) Tialavea, Sana Plattner, Justin (Rachel) Plattner, Adrienne (Edward) Madera, Morgan Plattner and Allison Plattner; great grandchildren, Litia Tialavea, Samu Tialavea, Gabriel Madera, Thiago Madera and Donnie Plattner; sister, Nancy (Roger) Phillips; sister in law, Sue Plattner; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Janet Plattner; wife, Sally Plattner; sister, Shirley Thomas; and brother, David Plattner.
Funeral service will be held Monday, November 14, 2022, at Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry, IL with interment to follow at Samuel Taylor Cemetery near Rockport, IL. Memorials are suggested to be made to Pike County Animal Shelter. Online condolences may be left to the family at www.nieburfh.com. Niebur Funeral Chapel in Barry is handling the arrangements.