David Earl Plessinger (December 9, 2020)

David Earl Plessinger, age 73 of Greenville, Ohio passed away at 10:02 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Reid Hospital, Richmond, Indiana. Born in Greenville on February 27, 1947 to the late Glen B. & Gladys M. (Baughman) Plessinger.  David was a proud United States Army veteran, and had served in the Vietnam War. He worked almost 40 years at Corning Inc. and then retired, and spent 10 years working at Walmart. David enjoyed the outdoors; boating, fishing, and camping; feeding the birds and the ducks at the park. He loved animals, watching the news, as well as Star Trek, Star Gate, and Star Wars movies. He will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister Alma Lou Plessinger.

Survived by his wife of 52 years, Karen (Campbell) Plessinger, whom he married on December 22, 1967: children Michelle & Angela Plessinger; Cristina & Jack Nunn; David Earl Plessinger II; Marcie Bizzell & Dante’ Roque: grandchildren Magen Plessinger; Mason Plessinger; Ethan Plessinger; Caleb Henby; Samantha Bizzell; Anthony Roque: great-grandchildren Kloe; Shelby; Kadence: his fur-babies “Chewy” and “Buddy”: as well as many more friends and family.

Friends may call on the family from 12:00 PM- 2:00 PM on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Funeral service to follow at 2PM, with military honors conducted by the Greenville Honor Guard. Burial to follow at Greenville Union Cemetery, Greenville, Ohio. Online sympathies www.zecharbailey.com. Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke County Humane Society.