Brenda K. Plantz's Obituary
Brenda Kaye Plantz, age 49, walked into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus
Christ, on Thursday, March 10
th
, 2016. Brenda was born in Oshkosh on May 2, 1966, the
daughter of Royal Boese and Dorinne Christl. On November 10
th,
1990, Brenda married
her loving and caring husband, Richard Plantz. They recently celebrated their 25
th
wedding anniversary.
She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church and attended elementary
school from K-8 at Trinity Lutheran School. She graduated from Oshkosh North High
School in 1984.
Brenda had an amazingly strong faith. Even with her struggles with epilepsy her faith in
the Lord was strengthened daily. She enjoyed attending church and her bible study
weekly. She was a member of River Valley Church in Oshkosh.
Brenda had a love of art, history, reading, Charlie Brown and The Peanuts, Christian
music, walking, helping out on the farm and spending Sundays with her family. She
found comfort in “putting on the armor of God” (Ephesians 6:10-17).
Over the years, Brenda was employed at Bethel Home as a CNA, Mercy Medical Center,
Anderson Cleaners at Oshkosh Truck Corporation, Budgetel, AmericInn, Super 8 and
Fairfield Inn. Most recently as caregiver for her Mother in law, Irene.
She is survived by her husband, Richard (Dick) Plantz, her “Beautiful” daughter, Rachel
Plantz (Michael Greuel); parents, Royal (Linda) Boese and Dorinne Christl. Mother in
law, Irene Plantz. Two sisters, Carla (John) Hoppe and Jennifer Lang. One brother,
Richard Christl II. Brothers in law, Fred Plantz and Steve (Kate Luebke) Plantz. Nieces
and nephews, Ethan Plantz, Brandon Beschta, Julia Hoppe, Madelyn Christl, Noah Lang
and Cyrus Christl.
Brenda was welcomed into heaven by her grandparents, Norman and Geraldine Boese
and Lester and Dora Pokrandt. Father in law, Clifford Plantz. Brother in law, Alan
Plantz. Nieces, Elizabeth Luebke and Jenna Hoppe.
Brenda was loving, caring, kind, nurturing and always put everyone before herself. She
was a vessel for God’s light to shine through. Brenda will be deeply missed by her family
and friends.
Private family services have been held.
Mom – over the years you always told me I was your guardian angel. Well, now you are
my guardian angel. Thank you for being the best mom ever. You always showed me
unconditional love. You believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself and you were a
true example of a woman devoted to Christ. You took a piece of my heart when you left
this earth and I know I will never be the same. I know you are in Heaven, free from pain
and feeling the ultimate love and peace of our Heavenly Father. I will see you again.
Love always and forever, your “beautiful one”.
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