Donald Plavac

Rođen:17.07.1933. (Cleveland, Ohio, Sjedinjene Američke Države)

Preminuo:05.02.2024. (Willoughby Hills, Ohio, Sjedinjene Američke Države)

Dob: 90

Donald was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. After he married in 1953, he was drafted by the United States Army. He served in the Signal Corp as an aerial photographer where he took pictures for the government testing of atom bombs and other assignments. From there, Donald worked 25 years for Aerial Surveys, Inc. The last several years of his career, he worked for Mort Tucker Photography, Inc.

Donald grew up surrounded by his Croatian culture. He was active in church clubs at St. Paul's Croatian Church and enjoyed bowling and golf. Don helped for 60+ years with fundraising for St. Paul's Youth Group. He dedicated 30 years of volunteer service at St. Noel Catholic Parish in Willoughby Hills. Faith, Family and Friends were always prominent in his life. He shared his passion for gardening, especially garlic with anyone he met. Don's other interests were traveling the world, and having fun at the casinos now and then. He lived a full life. He felt blessed to reach the age of 90 and loved his birthday celebration this past July. He will be so greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Donald is survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Jean (nee Kadija); his children, Mark Plavac (Antonela), Donna Podeschi (Ken), Kathleen Poyar (George) and Therese Fowler (Tim, deceased, 2022). Donald also leaves behind his 5 grandchildren, Teresa Podeschi (deceased 2000), Dominic Podeschi (significant other, Stephanie Johnson), Andrew Poyar, Julie Powell (Jeremy), Lisa Poyar and Matthew Fowler (significant other,Grace Brackett); as well as his great-grandchildren, Teddy and Emilia Powell; his brother, Joeseph Plavac and sister, Sister Ann Barbara Plavac.

Donald was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Mary and Nicholas Plavac; brothers: Nick, Milan, George and Ralph; and sister, Mary Dobos.

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