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Thomas Kenneth Plofchan Sr. 1937 - 2001

Thomas Kenneth Plofchan Sr. of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas United States was born on July 16, 1937 in Detroit, Wayne County, MI to Peter Paul Plofchan. Thomas Plofchan died at age 64 years old on December 7, 2001 in San Antonio, Bexar County, TX, and was buried on December 13, 2001 at Holy Cross Cemetery in San Antonio.

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San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas United States
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July 16, 1937
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
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  • Introduction

    Thomas K. Plofchan was born to Elizabeth S Nogafsky and Peter P Plofchan on July 16, 1937. He had a younger brother Phillip Michael Plofchan, who lived for less than a year (September 9, 1945- July 31, 1946). Thomas married Paula on August 26th 1961 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania at St. Anne's Church. He and Paula went on to have four children: Thomas Kenneth Plofchan Jr. (Sep 12, 1963), Margaret Mary Plofchan (Nov 10, 1964), Daniel Carl Plofchan (Nov 21, 1968), and Jennifer Noel Plofchan (Dec 23, 1969). He was the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the University of the Incarnate Word and died on December 7th 2001 after a long battle with leukemia. Thomas had a love for music and he shared it with his family and friends. His obituary is below Thomas Kenneth Plofchan Sr. : Obituary
  • 07/16
    1937

    Birthday

    July 16, 1937
    Birthdate
    Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States
    Birthplace
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Caucasian

  • Nationality & Locations

    He was a white US Citizen born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Later in life he moved and lived in San Antonio Texas.

  • Early Life & Education

    Obtained a BA in music from the University of Notre Dame Earned a Master's in counseling and guidance from the University of Detroit. He had also completed coursework for a Ph.D. at Wayne State University (unsure if he finished or not)

  • Religious Beliefs

    He was a long-time organist at St. Pius X Church.

  • Military Service

    Thomas wasn't known to have served in the military

  • Professional Career

    Thomas K. Plofchan served as Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the University of the Incarnate Word and had been with Incarnate Word since 1986. He oversaw all fund raising and alumni relations activities at Incarnate Word and its two high schools in his capacity as vice president for institutional advancement. This included supervising professional activities related to government grants and contracts, as well as foundation and corporate relations. Prior to joining Incarnate Word, Mr. Plofchan was at Marygrove College in Detroit for 17 years, where he served in a number of capacities, including vice president for institutional advancement. Mr. Plofchan, who had more than 30 years of experience in advancement and development work, was a member of the National Society for Fund Raising Executives, and was a Certified Fund Raising Executive. He was also named Outstanding Fund Raising Executive for San Antonio's 20th annual National Philanthropy Day.

  • Personal Life & Family

    He was active in a number of organizations, including serving as a board member of the San Antonio region of the National Conference for Community and Justice and the Non-Profit Resource Center of Texas. He also was active in the Northeast Kiwanis Club, the Greater San Antonio, North San Antonio and Alamo Heights Chambers of Commerce, and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. He was a member of the San Antonio Master Singers and directed the Sedes Sapientia Men's Choir.
  • 12/7
    2001

    Death

    December 7, 2001
    Death date
    Battle with leukemia
    Cause of death
    San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas United States
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  • 12/13
    2001

    Gravesite & Burial

    December 13, 2001
    Funeral date
    Holy Cross Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas United States
    Burial location

  • Obituary

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    Thomas K. Plofchan, Vice President for Institutional Advancement at the University of the Incarnate Word, died on December 7, after a long illness. He was 64. "This is a deep loss for the entire Incarnate Word community," said Dr. Louis J. Agnese, President of Incarnate Word. "Tom was a gentle soul and a true gentleman who represented the very best qualities of our institution. He will be greatly missed. "Mr. Plofchan, a native of Michigan, had been with Incarnate Word since 1986. He oversaw all fund raising and alumni relations activities at Incarnate Word and its two high schools in his capacity as vice president for institutional advancement. This included supervising professional activities related to government grants and contracts, as well as foundation and corporate relations. Prior to joining Incarnate Word, Mr. Plofchan was at Marygrove College in Detroit for 17 years, where he served in a number of capacities, including vice president for institutional advancement. "It was a real coup for us when Tom decided to work for Incarnate Word, especially for me as a young university president who had been on the job for only about a year," said Dr. Agnese. "His knowledge and professionalism were instrumental to our growth in the last 15 years. Our fund-raising activities reached new levels because of him." Mr. Plofchan, who had more than 30 years of experience in advancement and development work, was a member of the National Society for Fund Raising Executives, and was a Certified Fund Raising Executive. Last year (2000) he was named Outstanding Fund Raising Executive for San Antonio's 20th annual National Philanthropy Day. He was active in a number of organizations, including serving as a board member of the San Antonio region of the National Conference for Community and Justice and the Non-Profit Resource Center of Texas. He also was active in the Northeast Kiwanis Club, the Greater San Antonio, North San Antonio and Alamo Heights Chambers of Commerce, and the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. A long-time organist at St. Pius X Church, Mr. Plofchan had a BA in music from the University of Notre Dame. His great love of music was a gift he shared with his family, friends and many thousands of people at innumerable funerals, weddings and Sunday Masses. He was a member of the San Antonio Master Singers and directed the Sedes Sapientia Men's Choir. Mr. Plofchan held a Master's in counseling and guidance from the University of Detroit. He had also completed coursework for a Ph.D. at Wayne State University. He is survived by his wife, Paula; his mother, Elsie Bronikowski; his step-father, Vincent Bronikowski; his daughters, Elizabeth Cueter, Margaret Plofchan and Jennifer Tyler; his sons, Thomas K. Plofchan, Jr., Paul Plofchan, Peter Plofchan and Daniel Plofchan; his daughters-in-law, Kathryn Plofchan, Laura Plofchan and Tami Plofchan; his sons-in-law, Jeffrey Cueter and Lance Tyler; his grandchildren, Thomas K. Plofchan, III, Andrew Plofchan, Carson Cueter, Paul Plofchan, Jr., Caroline Cueter, Adam Plofchan, Kathryn Alexis Plofchan, Elias Cueter, Rosalie Plofchan, Nathaniel Plofchan and Leah Plofchan; a twelfth grandchild due in February 2002; his sister, Barbara Fairhurst; and numerous sisters and brothers-in-law. FUNERAL MASS THURSDAY 10:00 A.M. MOTHER HOUSE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE INCARNATE WORD In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Thomas K. Plofchan, Sr. Scholarship Fund at the University of the Incarnate Word. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Buried Dec 13, 2001 at Holy Cross Cemetary in San Antonio, TX
Date & Place: at Holy Cross Cemetary in San Antonio, Texas United States
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Thomas graduated with a BA in Music from Notre Dame University in Indiana in 1959
Date & Place: at University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana 46556, United States
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Thomas Kenneth Plofchan Sr. Glee Club 1959
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Date & Place: at University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana 46556, United States
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Date & Place: at University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana 46556, United States
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Thomas Kenneth Plofchan and wife Paula on wedding day- Aug 26, 1961 in Williamsport, PA at St. Anne's Church
Date & Place: at St. Anne's Church in Williamsport, Pennsylvania United States
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Date & Place: at University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, St. Joseph County, Indiana 46556, United States
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