Chester R PLUTA

8 JUN 1942 - 19 JAN 2023

• BIRTH: 8 JUN 1942, South Bend, St Joseoh, IN
• DEATH: 19 JAN 2023, South Bend, St Joseoh, IN

• MARRIAGE: 1 FEB 1964, Our Lady of Hungary, South Bend, IN

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[N34242] Chester R. "Chet" Pluta
June 8, 1942 ~ January 19, 2023 (age 80)

Chester R. “Chet” Pluta, 80, of South Bend, Indiana passed away at 3:15am on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Golden Heart & Home Group Home in South Bend, Indiana. Chet was born on June 8, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana to Thaddeus S. and Veronica H. (Rutkowski) Pluta, who preceded him in death. On February 1, 1964, in Our Lady of Hungary Church, he married Marie A. Krakowski, who preceded him in death on October 15, 1973. He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Ronald J. Pluta; as well as his sister Joan Pluta; two brothers, Ted and John Pluta; and his finacee of 41 years, Kathleen Agostino who passed away on May 7, 2016. Chet is survived by his sister, Kathleen (Gordon) May of South Bend, Indiana; two daughters, Joyce Pluta of South Bend, Indiana and Jennifer (Tom) Hupp of Mishawaka, Indiana; three grandchildren, James Pluta, Meghan Hupp and Faith (Zach) Ward; two great-grandchildren, Aurora and Jaxson Ward; three step children, Cathy (Andy) Blalock, Tony (Carrie) Agostino and David (Tracy) Agostino; eight step grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren: two sisters-in-law Bridgette Pluta and Nancy Pluta: and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation and Catholic funeral services will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2023 in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, South Bend, Indiana. Chet was the owner and operator of Chet’s Furniture Repair in South Bend, Indiana for 45 years. He was a skilled Craftsman in woodworking, repairs, and restoration of furniture and office equipment. Over the years he helped to design and set up workstations and offices for various businesses in the area. A majority of his business came from referrals by previous clients. His work and skills were so well known in the area he rarely needed to advertise in order to cultivate new clients. Chet served in the United States Army in West Virginia and Paris, France where he performed maintenance and repairs on heavy equipment. He was a member of the American Legion Pulaski Post #357, M.R. Falcons, the Polish Falcons of America and the Teamsteers Union. He loved spending time with his family and found great joy in interacting with his great grandchildren. He cheered every season for Notre Dame Football. Chet spent his free time playing cards, especially Hand and Foot, Euchre, Penny Poker and Pinochle with family and friends. He relaxed by surfing on the internet, playing video games and watching westerns, especially John Wayne, comedies and action-packed movies. He loved animals and enjoyed feeding his birds and cats. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or American Diabetes Association. To send online condolences, please visit kaniewski.com
Posted online on January 20, 2023
Published in South Bend Tribune

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Chester R. "Chet" Pluta
June 8, 1942 ~ January 19, 2023 (age 80)

Name Chester R Pluta
Sex Male
Age 7 years
Event Date 10 April 1950
Event Place South Bend, St. Joseph, IN
Birth Year (Est) 1943
Birthplace South Bend, Indiana
Marital Status Nev
Race White
Relation to Head Son

Chester R Pluta's Parents and Siblings

Ted S Pluta Father M 36 years Indiana

Name Ted S Pluta
Sex Male
Age 36 years
Event Date 10 April 1950
Event Place South Bend, St. Joseph, IN
Enumeration District 99-39
Birth Year (Est) 1914
Birthplace Indiana
Marital Status Mar
Occupation Asst Foreman Machine Shop
Race White
Industry Furniture Factory
Relation to Head Head

Verna H Pluta Mother F 35 years Indiana

Ted R Pluta Brother M 15 years Indiana

John W Pluta Brother M 14 years Indiana

Joan C Pluta Sister F 12 years Indiana