Frederick P. "Fred" Plake
Frederick Paul “Fred” Plake, 79 of Tipton died at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born on July 14, 1938 to John Hiram and Frances Jane (Crum) Plake. Fred married Linda K. Powell on February 5, 1977, and she survives.
Fred retired from Steel Parts Corporation after 34 years. He had his own painting and handyman business. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Fred and Linda were blessed in the winter to spend 21 seasons in Gulf Shores, Alabama where he spent long hours fishing in the ocean. Fred especially loved his family, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Linda, children Tracy Wilkerson and husband Mark of Tipton, Mike Plake and partner Marty Finkle of New Jersey, and Chad Edwards and wife Katrina of Noblesville. Grandchildren include Ashley Agrabright and husband Joe, Justin Wilkerson, Allison “Alli” Wilkerson and special friend Michael, Kelby Sullivan, Blake Edwards, Jayce Edwards, Sam Edwards and Korbin Roberts. Fred has two great-grandchildren, Kayden Wagaman and Charlie Wilkerson.
In addition to his parents, Fred was preceded in death by his siblings: William (Billy) Earl Plake, Doris Emogene Neely, Elizabeth (Betty) Marie Plake, John Plake, Charles Lawrence Plake, Barbara Cunningham and Raymond (Eddie) Edward Plake.
A funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 19 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Tipton with Rev. Dennis Goth presiding. Visitation will be Monday, June 18 from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home where a wake service will be conducted at 4:00 followed by the praying of the Rosary. Cremation is the chosen form of disposition; burial at St. John’s Cemetery will occur at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family desires memorial contributions be made to the St. John’s Building Fund, 340 Mill Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
So many wonderful thoughts and memories of Fred, I can’t help but remember the words of the late Bishop of Saginaw, Michigan, Ken Untener who said “Come the kingdom, the only thing that really matters is how we treat one another”. On that test, my dear friend Fred got a perfect score, an A+, class valedictorian.
Matthew 22 36:40. The best words I can think of to describe Fred and his legacy to all those whose path he crossed and all those he loved and loved him in return.
Linda and family-although I am far away from you physically, my heartfelt love and sadness at the loss of Fred is right there with you. May God comfort you, guide, and lead you through this painful time. May you gain peace from knowing God has His eyes on you and that He will never forsake you because He loves each of you. God Bless and keep you, now and always my dear friend.
Linda………Paul and I are so sad to hear of Fred’s passing. You’ve been such a dedicated caring partner, May God comfort and guide you in this difficult time.
Tracy and Mike…I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was one of the good guys. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. You will always have a special place in my heart.
I am sorry for your loss..