Rudolph J. Plutschak Jr.

FEDERALSBURG - Rudolph J. "Rudy" Plutschak Jr., 69, died at his home in Federalsburg on Tuesday, March 6, 2007, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 25, 1937, in Federalsburg, the son of the late Rudolph J. Plutschak Sr. and Eileen Hallowell Plutschak.

He was a graduate of Federalsburg High School class of 1955. He worked for many years for the former Jones Brothers Hardware in Federalsburg. He was a contractor in the area for many years, building many houses, additions and remodeling projects, as the owner of Plutschak Construction. His son Alan worked with him in the business for 19 years. He was also a licensed electrical contractor and former owner of Snack Shop Pool Room, Music City.

Mr. Plutschak was a member of the Federalsburg Lions Club for 37 years; a member of the men's auxiliary of Federalsburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5246 for 37 years; the Ford Foundation for seven years, the V8 Ford Motor Club National Capitol Region for nine years, The Bay Area Region of AACA for 13 years, the Antique Auto Club of America, a member of Seaford Moose Lodge and a former member of American Legion Post 243 in Hurlock.

He enjoyed antique cars and working in his yard.

In 2004 he completed a restoration of the Holt house in the Walkertown section of Federalsburg and received an award from the town for his efforts.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Helen Schmitt Plutschak, who he married on April 30, 1988; three children, Alan L. (Vickie) Plutschak Sr. of Preston, Trudy L. (David) Lane of Easton and Valerie P. (Danny) Nickerson of Federalsburg; three stepchildren, Nalinda L. (Gar) Callaway and Wanda (Jeff) Hallowell of Federalsburg and Donna Rebstock of Ridgely; six grandchildren, Alan Plutschak Jr., Stacey Plutschak, Daniel and Melissa Nickerson and Kari and Kristen Lane; a great-granddaughter, Alexis "Ishkabiddle" Head. He is also survived by five step-grandchildren, Heather Williamson, Jason and Karen Callaway and Edward and Ashley Myers; a step-great-granddaughter, Megan Williamson; a sister, Diane Adkins of Severna Park; an aunt, Margaret Hallowell of Federalsburg; two nephews and one niece.

A sister, Gail Jerpe preceded him in death.

Funeral services for him will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, at Framptom Funeral Home, P.A. in Federalsburg with the Rev. Dan Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Federalsburg. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9.

Serving as pallbearers will be; Alan L. Plutschak Jr., Daniel Nickerson Jr., Edward Myers Jr., Jeff Hallowell, Danny Nickerson Sr. and John Stitchberry. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be, Dick Cooper and Bobby Bell and Howard Freeman.

The family has requested that donations be made in his memory to Caroline Hospice Foundation P.O Box 362 Denton, MD 21629.