Our dads were Army buddies and we grew up thinking we were cousins, aunts and uncles.  The distance from Muncie, the military draft for me and just kids going their own ways grew us apart  We have never forgotten the Platts and all the good times together  Our prayers are with Linda,Sally and Jenny and the rest of the family we never got to know 


Steve and I were competitors in 1965. He for Union and I played for Huntington High School. It was one of the most memorable games of my career. 50 years later he was instrumental in connecting my wife and me with the school where we ultimately honored my Father, a 1936 HU alumni. Since then we have formed a friendship with Steve and Peggy which I could not have ever imagined. I will cherish my relationship with Steve for the rest of my days. My Father, my coach Bob Straight and Steve Platt are the three most beloved men in my life.Our love for Steve and Peggy Platt is boundless. May he rest in everlasting peace and may his family continue to grow even stronger from his legacy.

My sincerest condolences and prayers to the entire family. It is with a heavy heart I write this. I grew up on the corner of Old Fort Wayne, just at the lane leading back to his farm back in the 60s, 70s and 80s in the old Wipporwill school.  I have copious amounts of fond memories on that corner.  It was there that Steve coined me "Pill Benson". I formed a habit of hearing him coming down Old Fort Wayne Road and made every effort to grab the garden hose and wet him down. All in good fun mind you.  I type this with tears in my eyes. I always seen him as a Mountain of a Man, and he was just that to a tee in many ways.  One of the truest generous individuals I know.  His generosity knew no bounds. His accomplishments epitomize the Mountain of a Man he is and I am proud to have known him and call him my friend. Till we meet again with a garden hose in hand. Rest in peace.

A lot of people who knew Steve will say he had a gift for basketball or he had a gift for farming. Though these are all true his greatest gift was for being a very good man. He will be missed. 

Sending our love and sympathy to Peggy and the Platt family, our dearest friends Linda and Jerry Miller family,  Sally and Robert Buehler family,  and Jennie and James Ryan family. Praying 🙏 for all of you during this difficult time. God bless you all. 

Dear Peggy and family
We had such great times in high school together. Steve would touch our heads and say “heal” then run away laughing. Steve’s grandpa Ernest Stetzel and Steve Wohlford’s grandma Leah Pearl Stetzel Wohlford were siblings so our Steves’ were 2nd cousins. We also made you come home early from your honeymoon so you could be a bridesmaid at our wedding (only 6 days apart). I’m glad we have kept in touch over the years (even before the internet) to see our families grow up. Blessings to the entire Platt family. 

To the Platt family, So sorry for your loss of a great man. My memories are of Steve is how he would hoist me up on his shoulders. His mom and dad and my mom and dad were friends, so  we were over to the house  quite a bit. Good memories of the whole family. Prayers go up to the whole family. Blessings, Jennifer

Peggy and family, my sincere condolences on your loss.  I only knew Steve for 4 years-1979 to 1982.  I was the rep for Funks G and worked with Steve in the seed business.  He was such a fine man, always so kind and courteous to me.  I always enjoyed seeing him.  I did eventually transfer to Kentucky, where I was from, but did often think of Steve.  I did get to visit with him once at the National Farm Machinery Show.  It was a shock to me to see the headline in the Louisville Courier Journal this morning that the all time leading scorer for Indiana colleges had passed away.  As soon as I saw that, I knew they were talking about Steve.  He was a great guy, and I know he'll be missed.

Platt Family you have our deepest sympathy. I remember years ago selling John Deere equipment to your Husband, Dad, and Grandfather. I asked him, if he had any memorabilia from leading the nation two years in a row in scoring. I'll never forget that smile, I was soon in his truck, to the house, in his office going thru his collegiate days and loving it as he told what seemed like forever in detail. Steve now is on the greatest court and scoring baskets for God's kingdom. A record that will near be broken!

Always Look Up,
Mark & Susan Harris


Thoughts and prayers for the family.   Tim & Renee and Andy Ness

Amazing Christ follower who modeled/lead by example for his family,  friends, players, and community. 
Praying for the entire 🙏Platt Family. Love you all.  
Greg Mohler

Steve was a Great Basketball player and an all around good guy. Steve and I were ina a number of classes together at HC. I have many great memories of our time at HC. Steve will be greatly missed. My Prayers to the Family.

To Steve's family and friends my thoughts and prayers are with you. 
Terry 

Our deepest sympathies to your family. He was such a humble and accomplished man. Also a legacy for future players to look up to.

Peggy and family,  

I am so sorry for your loss.  I enjoyed our chats catching up on family and friends during breakfast at Charley Creek over the years.  All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ruth Ann (Landrum) White


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Steven D. Platt

2 novembre 1947 – 13 février 2021

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