Frederick R. Plamondon
Died April 29, 2016
ELMWOOD TOWNSHIP -
Fred Plamondon passed away on April 29, 2016 at Munson Hospital at 79 years of
age.
Fred was born on April 20. 1937 in Traverse
City to Ralph “Dick” Plamondon and Suzanne (Taghon) Plamondon. He attended school at St Mary in Lake
Leelanau, graduating in 1955. Two days
later he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country for
four years
He attended Northwestern College for some time
and soon found his calling when he started the Plamondon Insurance Agency. He met and served a great many in that
capacity for forty-three years, first in Lake Leelanau and then in Greilickville.
Fred enjoyed collecting and restoring vintage
automobiles. He also loved hunting and
fishing. Unofficially he became known as
the “Mayor” of Lake Leelanau and could be spotted riding in his golf card in
nice weather. He was especially
interested in athletics at St Mary School and never missed a sporting event.
Fred is survived by his son Kevin Plamondon;
his siblings Shirley Tanguay, Suzanne Larson, Sandra (Tom) Redlon, Richard
(Sue) Plamondon, Sara Smith, Ronald (Tina) Plamondon and Steven (Bonnie)
Plamondon; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He will also be missed by many cousins on both
the Plamondon and Taghon sides of the family and his many friends.
Contributions in Fred’s memory may be
directed to Lake Leelanau St Mary Athletic Fund, PO Box 340, Lake Leelanau, MI,
49653.
No
service has been planned at this time.
Please share memories and condolences with Fred’s
family online at www.martinson.info.
Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral
Home & Cremation Services of Leelanau.
My condolences to the Plamondon family for the loss of Fred. I am glad I was able to spend time with him this past Sept. at out 60th class reunion. I will always remember the day we toured the area with Pat G. and LaVern P. May he rest in peace.
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