Richard Pletcher

So sorry to hear about your loss. Have such fond memories of our visits to see you all.

Shared by glenda dellinger (weber) on 10/7/2025 5:30 PM

Mr. Pletcher's teachings went beyond the classroom. He shaped character while guiding paths. He will be profoundly missed. and a thank you for inspiring people to do better.

Shared by carol hoyt chantrill on 10/6/2025 11:48 PM

I am very sorry for your loss. Anytime I saw him, he was so nice and polite. He graduated with my mother (Leona Anderson) in 1958. Again, my sympathies. I will be thinking of your family.

Shared by jeanette tate on 10/5/2025 11:20 PM

Tonya and Darren so sorry to hear of this loss. A very special guy to the Bowman boys.

Shared by michael bowman on 10/4/2025 7:06 PM

So sorry. We will miss him, but have many happy memories of our times together.

Shared by nancy noack on 10/3/2025 11:27 PM

Richard and I have been friends for many years, from Junior High through High School in Clarion, Junior College in Earle Grove and in college at Cedar Falls. We were in 4-H and FFA together and enjoyed the many happy times. We stayed in contact after college, since I went into the Air Force and moved around. W would get together whenever we could, in Nashua and then Clarion to play cards and catch up on our work and family. Even after retirement we visited when ever we could. I’ll truly miss Richard but will still keep in touch with Judy.

Shared by leonard noack on 10/3/2025 7:06 PM

Rich we such a good educator to my kids.

Shared by jean lindstrom on 10/3/2025 1:02 PM

The very best teacher I had in Clarion. And the bar was high as there were many extremely talented educators then. He taught not only the sciences but also would listen to you and used the Socratic method to help you get you through to the right decision (I wasn’t aware of it back then). Over the years I never passed up an opportunity to let him know how incredible I thought he was and how he impacted my future. He lived his life as an example of the saying “ when you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced, live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice” My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.

Shared by rick simmons on 10/2/2025 8:18 PM

So sorry to hear about Richard’s death. He was a good man. He was also a good classmate. Class of 1958, Clarion High School. Clarion Cowboys. My sympathy to his family. 🙏🏻

Shared by judy severson-rumley on 10/2/2025 6:24 PM

Mr Pletcher was an inspiring teacher, my all time favorite. I took all his classes and never wanted to let him down. He always had a positive attitude and made you want to learn. Thousands of students were blessed to have such an amazing educator cross our paths. Rest in Peace Mr Pletcher!!

Shared by craig bergstrom on 10/2/2025 2:05 PM

Mr. Pletcher was the most amazing teacher and one of the best teachers of my lifetime. Everyone has that teacher in high school that really was amazing. He could connect with the students, he was funny and we really learned from him. Not just what he was teaching but also in life. Prayers to him and his family. He was a great person!

Shared by amy dannen on 10/2/2025 12:19 PM

Pletcher family - we are very sorry to read about Rich's passing. Our thoughts are with you.

Shared by murray & toni lindstrom on 10/2/2025 11:48 AM

Mr. Pletcher was a great man and teacher. I will always remember him as one of the great teachers at Clarion Senior High. He treated his students with respect and his teaching style suited all that walked into his classroom. He will be missed by all. Thank you Mr. Pletcher.

Shared by kevin poncin on 10/2/2025 4:02 AM

He was my favorite teacher ever. Such a wonderful human who helped me in many ways. My condolences to Todd and the rest of the family ❤️🌟

Shared by lorena mcgovern on 10/1/2025 11:57 PM

Mr. Pletcher was one of the best science teachers I ever had and one of the best teachers overall in all my years of attending high school in Clarion. Long live “Brother David Attenborough”!

Shared by angie downing-koka on 10/1/2025 11:37 PM

Judy and family I am so sorry to hear this. He is now pain free and at peace. Keep your memories and move forward as he would want you to do . ❤️❤️❤️

Shared by mary smyth smyth on 10/1/2025 11:17 PM

I loved you as a teacher even though science wasn't my thing, You were loved by many of us.

Shared by paula shillington on 10/1/2025 11:11 PM

I’m so sorry for your loss. Great man

Shared by j jerde on 10/1/2025 9:46 PM

The passing of one of my most beloved teachers has left me with a heavy heart. I would like to express my sincerest condolences to the family and offer my support through love, hugs and prayers.

Shared by ed askvig on 10/1/2025 9:30 PM

Had him as a teacher like many of you would recall. In fact he was one of my favorites. Even after graduation if you seen him around town he was so kinda and friendly asking how you were, and what you were up to now. It was teachers like him that made school worth going to. May his stories be plenty as you gather to celebrate his life!

Shared by kimberly feller on 10/1/2025 8:55 PM