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Jonathan Paul Pleickhardt

October 10, 1955 — May 19, 2024

Jonathan Paul Pleickhardt, 68, of Howe Cave Road, Howes Cave, New York died Sunday, May 19, 2024 at his home, surrounded by family and friends.

Born on October 10, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Joseph and Delores (Warwick) Pleickhardt. He was a graduate of the former Cobleskill High School and had been a resident of the local area since 1965.

He was a Tour Bus Driver for L&S Journeys in Berne, NY. He enjoyed seeing the country and making new friends around the continental US. He also worked in construction, for General Electric and K&K Bus Line, as both an auto mechanic and driver.

Jon was a veteran of the US Navy, serving from 1976-1980.

He was a member and Commander of the AMVETS in Cobleskill. He was also a member of the Cobleskill American Legion Post 57, and the Cobleskill Elks Lodge No. 2040. He loved going to the Casino, bargain hunting, and finding a great deal. He enjoyed helping others. His greatest accomplishment was his family. He loved being a family man and spoiling his grandchildren.

On May 19, 2007 in Copake, NY, Jonathan married Nancy Anne Butcher.

He was predeceased by his parents; his first wife and mother of his children, Jane Prescott; step-son, Shawn Butcher; and 3 siblings, Joseph Pleickhart, Virginia Laurialt, and Kenneth Pleickhardt.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Anne Pleickhardt of Howes Cave, NY; 3 children, Helena (Brian) Baker of Central Bridge, NY, Jeanine (Mike) Thompson of Jupiter, FL, Jonathan Pleickhardt (Shoghi) of Port Charlotte, FL; siblings, Dolores Moon of Sun City, AZ, Janice Hopster of Anchorage, AK, Michael Pleickhardt of FL, Robert Pleickhardt of AZ; grandchildren, Brittney, Delena, Kit, Zaiden, Ryan, Trezden; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Kayson, and Jaelyn.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00pm at Fusion Community Church with Military Honors.

Contributions in memory of Mr. Jonathan Paul Pleickhardt may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, PO Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187 or to Schoharie County Veteran's Services, 113 Park Place #7, Schoharie, NY 12157.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home, 171 Elm St., Cobleskill.
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