Dave was born on March 27, 1937 in Homestead, Florida to parents Walter M. and Marian E. (Tschumy) Plaskonka. He obtained a civil engineering degree from Tri State College in Angola, Indiana and immediately after graduating, began a long career as a civil engineer with the Ohio Department of Transportation, retiring after almost 30 years of service. Dave enjoyed traveling and documenting those trips with photos and detailed descriptions. He also liked camping, recording his family history, collecting coins and stamps and working his Suduko and crossword puzzles. Dave was a loyal and faithful son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed.
Dave is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Belding) Plaskonka, his three daughters: Lori Chasar, Christine (John) Losey, Teresa (Steven) Malinowski and stepsons: Bryan (Dana) Whittlesey and Scott (Diane Trescott) Whittlesey. He also leaves his 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Surviving also are his sisters: Iris Valasek, Carol Waggoner, Karen Diskes and his loving niece and nephews.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers-in-law, Dan Valasek, Bob Waggoner, and Emanuel Diskes.
The family would like to thank the staff at UH Portage Medical Center for their loving tender care during Dave’s illness.
Friends will be received at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St, Ravenna, on Monday, October 26, 2020 from 10:00am until 11:00am. Funeral services, officiated by Pastor Douglas Denton, will begin at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Atwater Cemetery.
It is required that everyone attending visitation and service wear a mask and practice social distancing. The family certainly understands if you do not feel comfortable with attending due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Walter’s service will be livestreamed on his obituary page at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com, where you may also leave condolences and messages with his family.
Condolences and memories can be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com
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