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Michael Plunkett of Powell, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the age of 72. Michael was predeceased by his parents, John and Audrey (Davis) Plunkett; and sister, Kathleen Plunkett. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janet (Seibert) Plunkett; children Christopher Plunkett and Amanda (Walker) Hardy; granddaughters, Genevieve and Grace Hardy; and siblings, Timothy and Deborah Plunkett.
Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Mike came to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University. While there studying Agriculture, he met his wife Janet. Although Mike spent some of his career in computer technology, he was a dedicated soil scientist who never tired of telling his kids what kind of rock formation they were driving past or pondering the composition of the soil of the fields they were passing on long car trips.
Mike fought against a chronic illness for many years. In recent years, Mike signed up for numerous medical trials. The trials were exhausting, but he continued because he wanted to find solutions for those who would come after him. He devoted himself to doing whatever he could to protect his family and others like him.
During better times, he travelled the world with his beloved wife, cruising to Norway, Spain, and New Zealand. When home, he returned to serving the causes of his youth as editor of the Ohio Pedologists newsletter and as a member of the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Protection Board, as well as being a doting grandpa. He fought an admirable fight, and he will be missed dearly.
A Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 13, 2022, from 4PM until 7PM, at the Schoedinger Worthington funeral home, 6699 North High St., Worthington OH, 43085. Funeral Services will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, 5750 North
High St., Worthington OH, 43085, on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 10AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Michael's name may be made to St. Michael St. Vincent de Paul Society or the Scholarship fund that the Association of Ohio Pedologists has established at https://mediamagnet.osu.edu/items/13061.
Published by Schoedinger Worthington on Nov. 2, 2022. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/michael-plunkett-obituary?id=36967916
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Janice Polanz (Bindokas)
I remember Mike from homeroom. He was smart, sincere and had a great smile. Rest in peace, Michael.
Kim Mahaffey
Mike was always a positve guy. We always had something to shoot the breeze about, Sounds like he had the nice kind of life he deserved.....just not long enough,
Kenneth Herman
I am quite saddened to hear about Michael leaving us. It is ironic that huis funeral is at St. Michael's church, his patron saint. May he enjoy his haevenly abode woth God and all the saints including St. Michael. See you later.
Troy Juresko
A caring man looking after our earth Ecology. May his good work carry on. My sincere condolences to his family.
Lorraine Gauvin
From Steve Kanda:
We were in the Key Club and he was in my wedding in 1974. I spoke with Mike on his birthday last March 13th and he sounded pretty good and we shared a lot of memories. I'm so glad we were together at our 50th reunion. May he rest in peace and his family remember all the good times.