Rudolph J. 'Rudy' Plutschak Jr., 69

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

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

He was a 1955 graduate of Federalsburg High School.

Rudy 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. It brought him great pleasure and pride to have his son, Alan, working with him in the business for 19 years. He was also a licensed electrical contractor. He was a former owner of Snack Shop Pool Room, Music City.

He was a member of Federalsburg Lions Club for 37 years, the men's auxiliary of Federalsburg VFW 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, and the Seaford Moose Lodge, and was a former member of American Legion Post 243 in Hurlock.

Rudy truly 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, whom he married 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, Md.; an aunt, Margaret Hallowell of Federalsburg; two nephews and one niece.

A sister, Gail Jerpe, preceded him in death.

Funeral services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Framptom Funeral Home, Federalsburg, with the Rev. Dan Walker officiating. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Federalsburg. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.

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, Bobby Bell and Howard Freeman.

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