Donald is survived by his son Steve Plueger (Katrina); and his son Jeff Plueger (Susan); his brothers Gene Plueger, Kenneth Plueger, and Stanley Plueger, his sisters Sandra Dougan and Lawanda Mendez; his grandchildren Chad Plueger (Jennifer), Justin Plueger, Wesley Plueger (Hannah), Charles Byrne (Ashton), Austin Plueger (Kayla), John Byrne (Miranda), David Byrne (Breanna), Shanna Kneece (Tanner Newman), and Caleb Plueger and his grandchild Donnie Plueger and 13 great grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his wife Mabel Plueger, his son Guy Dean Plueger and his parents John and Clairbel Plueger.
A graveside service for Donald will be held Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 2700 Deans Bridge Rd, Augusta, Georgia 30906 with Pastor Amy Carpenter officiating.
Donald graduated high school and went on to join the U.S. Army. He served over 20 years in the Army where he then retired. After his retirement from the military, he began working for the U.S. Postal Service as a Personnel Supervisor. He served communities and others until he retired. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He will be missed dearly and his memories will be treasured forever.