Virgil Plaggemars

Virgil G. Plaggemars, 92, of Central Lake, passed away on December 21, 2016 at his home. Virgil was born on March 5, 1924, in Grand Haven, MI, the son of Cornelius and Bessie (Weener) Plaggemars. Virgil was a Grand Rapids resident before moving to Central Lake in 1968 where he owned and operated Central Food Center until the early 1980's. He wintered in Florida for over 38 years where he enjoyed shuffleboard and pool. He also enjoyed yard work, gardening, watching sports on TV and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a longtime member of the Belltower Christian Reformed Church in Ellsworth and he served in the United State Army during World War II. On June 5, 2005 at the Belltower Reformed Church, he married Mildred L. Kamin who survives. Also surviving are two sons, Dale Plaggemars of Grand Rapids, Gene (Kathy) Plaggemars of Central Lake, two step-children, Claudia (Bruce) Boland of Pinkney, MI, John Kamin of Grand Haven, MI, two granddaughters, Kristin (Joe) Holbrook, Jenna Plaggemars, two step-grandchildren, Holly and Brian as well as 4 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Harriet Plaggemars, a grandson Andy Plaggemars and his parents. Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Eleven a.m.at the Belltower Reformed Church in Ellsworth. Rev. Jared Van Noord will officiate. Visitation will be Monday from 3-6 p.m. at the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Interment will take place in Restlawn Memorial Gardens in Holland, MI. Memorial contributions may be made to the Belltower Reformed Church or to the Wounded Warrior Project. Arrangements are being handled by the Central Lake Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sing his online guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.