Ronald Plouffe

Ron Plouffe, 69, of Polson, passed away at his home on June 12, 2011 of natural causes. Ron was born April 4, 1942 in St. Ignatius to Collette (Matt) and Napoleon Plouffe and was raised on a farm southeast of Mission where he graduated from high school in 1962. Shortly after that he married Carol Schoonover. In his early years he worked for Northern Pacific Railway in Helena. After the birth of their first two children, Ron and Carol moved to California where Ron attended welding school. They returned to Polson where Ron worked at Plum Creek Timber for 32 years. Their family was complete after the births of their last two children. Their lives were further enriched with the addition of ten grandchildren. In retirement, Ron and Carol loved to visit family, friends and casinos, in that order. Ron was a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. He was also a proud member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Polson. Ron is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol: his daughters, Collette Plouffe (Lance Whittaker) of Longmont, Colorado, Audrey Plouffe (Mike Hanson) of Polson, Lissa Peel (Dennis) of Polson, and Ron Plouffe, Jr (Candice) of Kiln, Mississippi: ten grandchildren, Josh and Emma Reed, Sam, Derek, and Caitlin Peel, Amber (Isaiah King), Channing, Natalie, Marissa, and Cameron Plouffe. Ron is also survived by his brother Gary (Barb) of St. Ignatius: a sister-in-law, Joann Sagmiller of Polson, and lifelong friend, Bert McCollum of Spokane, Washington. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2011, 2:00 PM at Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E., Polson. Ron's ashes will be buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, after the service and a reception will follow at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Ron's family suggests donations be made to either the Humane Society or to the National Diabetes Foundation. A special thank you is given to Dr. Adam Smith and his staff for their excellent care for Ron. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Ron's family.
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