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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of William F. Plank and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing on Wednesday, June 1, 2011.
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WHEREAS, William "Willie" F. Plank was born July 2, 1929 to Walter and Loretta Plank; and
WHEREAS, William and his wife, Marilyn, were devoted parents to four wonderful children, daughter Christine, and sons, Donald, Daniel and William and blessed with ten grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, in 1947, William graduated from Saint Charles High School and immediately began working at the family business, Plank's Café on Parsons Avenue. In 1960, William established Plank's Bier Garten on South High Street which remains his family's business today; and
WHEREAS, William was a huge fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Indians. He enjoyed the games and singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game". He loved his friends, his employees, Thursday night golf league, a good laugh, good food, workouts at the YMCA, and a Beefeater martini; and
WHEREAS, William enjoyed winters in Fort Myers Beach, but was truly at home on Hermit Island at Indian Lake. He will always be remembered for his happy demeanor and his quick stories. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council does hereby honor, recognize and celebrate the long and fulfilling life of William F. Plank and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing.