Mr. Howard F. Plummer

Howard F. Plummer, 87, of Keystone, passed away at 6:00 a.m., Thursday, October 10, 2013 at his home. Howard was born in Van Buren, Indiana on September 14, 1926 to Herald I. and Mary Elizabeth (Sanderman) Plummer. He married Glenna L. (Hall) in Van Buren on September 16, 1947 and she survives. Howard graduated from Van Buren High School in 1944. He was a World War II, U.S. Marine Veteran having served our country from August 1945 to August 1946 and was a member of American Legion Post #111. On May 29, 2013 Howard traveled to Washington, DC with the Northeast Indiana Honor Flight to visit the World War II Memorial. Howard was a life-long farmer and a member of the Petroleum United Methodist church where he served in many capacities over the years. He held dual memberships at Van Buren Masonic Lodge # 711 F.&A.M. and Pennville Masonic Lodge #212 F.&A.M. He is a sixty year member of the Van Buren Lodge and a seventeen year member of the Pennville Lodge. He served as Master of the Van Buren Lodge in 1958. He also holds membership in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Valley of Fort Wayne, Mizpah Shrine of Fort Wayne, and the Grant County York Rite in Jonesboro, Indiana. Howard was also a member of the board of directors of the Alberson Cemetery Association. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Randal E. (Linda) Plummer of Keystone, William G. (Nancy) Plummer of Fountaintown, one daughter, JoAnn (John) Ramsey of Casper, Wyoming, one brother, John (Martha) Plummer of Warren, one sister, Ruth (Artie) Benefiel of Warren, nine grandchildren and twenty-five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Calling hours are 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Thoma/Rich, Chaney & Lemler Funeral Home and one hour prior to service Sunday at the church. Masonic funeral rites will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. A service celebrating Howard’s life will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Petroleum United Methodist Church with Pastor Marlene Ellis officiating. Burial will be in Alberson Cemetery with Military honors by American Legion Post #111 and the United States Marine Corp Honor Guard. Preferred memorials are to the Petroleum United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.thomarich.com.

Mr. Howard F. Plummer

September 14, 1926 - October 10, 2013