August H. Plumpe Jr.

August H. ‘Gus’ Plumpe Jr., age 82 of Ft. Jennings passed away Sunday evening, November 9, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

He was born April 2, 1943 in Cloverdale to August H. Plumpe Sr. and Rosemary (Wannemacher) Plumpe, who both preceded him in death. On October 14, 1967 he married Judith A. (Bowers) Plumpe who passed away October 8, 2025.

Gus is survived by his children, son Augie (Crystal) Plumpe of Lima, daughters, Lisa (Dave) Burgei of New Albany Ohio, Gina (Keith) Moorman of Ottoville Ohio and Angie (Dave) Ireton of Ottawa Ohio; and 12 grandchildren, Rachel (Cainan) Cramer, Ashley and Sydney Burgei, Alyssa and Kyle Odenweller, Nick, Emily, Beth and Andy Moorman, August, Daniel and Marshall Plumpe; and one great-grandchild, Lincoln Cramer. He is also survived by brothers, Karl (Lisa) Plumpe of Ozark, Missouri and Joseph (Beth) Plumpe of Fairfax Station, Virginia; sisters, Constance (Bradley) Murray of Largo, Florida, Margaret (Stanley) Lassen of Springfield, Missouri, and Debra (Mark) Bohn of Lima; and many nieces and nephews.

He was also preceded in death by sisters, Elaine Plumpe and Joyce Plumpe.

Gus was an avid Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Lions fan. He rarely ever missed a game. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Friends and family may call on Friday, November 14 from 6:00pm- 8:00pm and one hour on Saturday from 11:00 a.m.- 12 noon prior to the funeral service at Weber Funeral Home, 1840 E. Fifth Street, Delphos. The family requests that everyone dress casual. The funeral services will be Saturday, November 15 at 12 noon at the funeral home, Pastor Neal Whitney officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Hartford Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to The Area Agency on Aging 3, 2423 Allentown Rd., Lima or the donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at weberfh.net.