Milan G. Plath

Obituary

Milan "Mike" George Herman Plath was born on November 7, 1938, at his grandparent's home in Acoma Township, Minnesota. He was the son of Rueben and Lida (Plamann) Plath. Milan was raised in Lynn Township. He was baptized into faith and later confirmed at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Acoma Township in rural Hutchinson, Minnesota. Milan received his education at District School and Immanuel Lutheran School and then graduated with the Hutchinson High School Class of 1956.

He joined the National Guard on March 10, 1958, and was honorably discharged on March 9, 1964. Milan purchased property on the south shore of Cedar Lake in Acoma Township in 1961. On September 30, 1962, Milan was united in marriage to Norma (Schultz) Plath at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota. The couple made their home on Cedar Lake and were blessed with three children, Joel, Gina, and Cheryl. They shared over 57 years of marriage together until the passing of Norma in December of 2019.

Milan was a dairy and crop farmer. In 1966, he began employment with 3M. He continued to farm and be employed at 3M until his retirement in 1996. After retirement, Milan was as a supervisor for the Acoma Town Board. He spent many years working for Hutchinson Co-op Cenex at the fertilizer plant and service station. He was a life-long member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and served in many board positions through the years. Milan was a member of the Hutchinson American Legion Post 96 and Two-Cylinder Club.

Milan loved to play cards, Sheepshead, in particular. Whenever there was a get together a card table was quickly set up and the cards dealt. He enjoyed playing cards with his buddies in Brownton and at the Hutchinson Senior Center. Milan enjoyed Wednesday coffee at McCormicks with his friends. He loved restoring and parading Farmall tractors. Milan mowed acres and acres of grass and was proud of his lawnmowers. Milan had the highest respect for the American flag. He was an avid Minnesota Golden Gophers football and basketball fan.

Milan enjoyed being supportive of his family. He did anything and everything for his children and grandchildren, parents, and father and mother-in-law. Milan took pride in a job well done. His greatest joy in life was his precious grandchildren. They were angels in his eyes.

Milan passed away on Thursday, October 14th, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 82.

Blessed be his memory.

Milan is survived by his:
Children, Joel Rueben Plath and his wife, Angela, of Hutchinson, MN,
Gina Ann Buske and her husband, Lon, of Hutchinson, MN,
Cheryl Jane Tews and her fiancé, Darrin Olson, of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Jacob Plath, Mikkayla Pagel and her husband, Nick, Marissa Erpelding and her husband, Logan, Natasha Tews, and Amanda Tews;
Step Grandchildren, Danielle Christie, Ashley Christie, Madison Newcomb and her husband, Chandler, Peyton Christie, and Grayson Christie;
Many other relatives and friends.

Milan is preceded in death by his Parents, Rueben and Lida Plath; Wife, Norma Plath; Brothers, Dale Plath, Ralph Plath; Father and Mother-in-law, Walter and Dorothy Schultz.