Thomas “Tom” Pladna, 94 of Fulton, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Fieldstone in DeWitt. Private family services will be held. Burial will be at Oakland Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandchildren. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com. Memorials can be made to St. John Lutheran Church in Clinton, or St. Jude’s Hospital.
Thomas Herbert Pladna was born in Clinton, IA on May 20, 1930, the son of Edward and Grace (Snively) Pladna. Tom served in the National Guard for 13 years. He married Phyllis Keister on April 13, 1952 at St. John Lutheran Church. Phyllis died in 2017. Tom was employed as sales manager for over 58 years, including McEleney’s in Clinton. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cheering for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and spending time with his wife at their lakeside property in Hayward, WI.
Tom is survived by his children, Cindy (Tom) Snyder of Fulton, IL, Richard (Cindy Spooner) Pladna of Clinton, and Brent (Debbie) Pladna of Clinton; eight grandchildren, Tom Current, Lindsay (Scott) Davis, Jessica (Jayson) Schneeberger, Andrew (Jenny) Pladna, Aaron (Megan) and Adam (Kim) Pladna, Jenna (Matt) Bray and Joshua Wehde; and nine great grandchildren, Olivia, Lilly, Maddox, Wesley, Wyatt, Scarlett, Raelynn, Ella, and Andie. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Phyllis; son-in-law Gary Current; daughter-in-law Robin; three brothers and one sister.