PLETKA, JR., William (Bill)

The Payson Roundup, Payson, Arizona, Friday, August 14, 2015 William “Bill” Pletka, Jr. January 30, 1949 - August 6, 2015 William (Bill) Pletka Jr., age 66, died at Lund Family Hospice Home, Gilbert, AZ. Thursday, August 6, 2015. Born January 30, 1949 in Plymouth, Indiana to William and Estelle Pletka. He spent much of his adult life in Texas after graduating from Ambassador College in California and spending a few years in the Seattle area. Bill married his beloved wife, Diane in 1971 and was blessed throughout their years together with many wonderful friends and family. He was a talented and respected manager at TXU and Capgemini. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, helping others, fishing, and road trips. Bill was a planner and always working on a project for himself or others. A faithful follower of Jesus, his actions and words made it evident that Jesus was living in and through him. Bill was a prayer warrior and prayed continuously for all of his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Diane; son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Jennifer Pletka; daughter and son-in-law, Janelle and Craig Banta. In addition, he is survived by his grandchildren, Kate, Will, Hunter, Elijah, Silas and Margot; his sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Mike Holman; and many nieces and nephews. Bill was a member of Mountain Bible Church, where a memorial service will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill’s memory to Autism Speaks. https://www.autismspeaks.org