Allen E.H. Plambeck

Allen E.H. Plambeck, 90, of Davenport, passed away, Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at Davenport Lutheran Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 4, 2013 at 10:00 am at The Runge Mortuary. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 pm until 5:00 pm at the mortuary. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Davenport Lutheran Home or the Scott County Humane Society. Online condolences may be left at www.rungemortuary.com

Allen was born August 15, 1922 in Scott County, IA. He was raised and lived his whole life on the family farm which he farmed until two years ago. He married Gladys A. Sievers on February 3, 1945 in Davenport; she preceded him in death on January 7, 2011. His memberships included: Isaac Walton League, Sheridan Township School Board where he had served as president and was active in politics having served as county chairman for the Democratic Party. He was elected to the Scott County Board of Supervisors and served as chairman. He loved camping, fishing and playing cards. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and taught them all to fish. Those left to honor his memory include his children: Jim (Sally) Plambeck, Davenport; Judy (Al) Papesh, Tipton, IA; John (Judy) Plambeck, Madison, WI; grandchildren: William Plambeck; Joseph (Natasha) Plambeck; Peter Plambeck; Jennifer (Erik) Goode; Adam (Melissa) Papesh; Erica (John) Randolph and Jeff (Mary Rose) Plambeck and eight great grandchildren. His parents, daughter, Joyce Plambeck and brothers, Melvin and Leroy preceded him in death.