Rosemary Jean Pluto

Rosemary J. Pluto, 93, died Tuesday, October 31, 2023. Born in New Albany, Indiana, she moved to The Villages, Florida, from Crofton, Maryland, in 2000 with her husband, Joseph V. Pluto, who predeceased her on August 19, 2009. Rosemary pursued a lifelong career in real estate, beginning with Cora A. Jacobs Real Estate in New Albany. She continued with her real estate career in Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and for a brief time in Florida.

Rosemary was an avid golfer. After 35 years, she retired from real estate in Florida and fully pursued her love of golf. She loved being with her many friends on the links and claims what few can – six holes-in-one. Rosemary was an accomplished artist. She loved painting landscapes and subjects related to her grandchildren. Many family members and friends possess paintings she has done. She also loved listening to music. “Moon River” carried a very special meaning for her and Joseph. She loved her husband and dancing with him. Rosemary was a great woman who would help anyone and was loved by all.

In addition to her parents, Joseph and Violet Kruer, Rosemary was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Jerome, Donald, Joanne, and Pamela.

Left to cherish her memory, Rosemary leaves behind two sons, Ricky Love and wife Patty, of Jeffersonville, Ind., and Daniel Seibel and wife Joanne, of St. Clair, Mich.; two daughters, Debra Houtaling and husband Charles, of Pickerington, Ohio, and Michele Libs and husband Tony, of Floyds Knobs, Ind.; 10 grandchildren, Ricky, Joey, Daniel, Patrice, Katelynn, Stephanie, Lauren, Ami, Natalie, and Joshua, 18 great-grandchildren; brothers Michael and Brian, sister Bonnie, and a host of extended family and friends.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with service to follow at 12:00 p.m. at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, Indiana. Rosemary's entombment will be beside the love of her life, Joseph Pluto, in Kraft Graceland Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cornerstone Foundation, 2445 Lake Park Road, Tavares, FL 32778 (Phone 888-728-6234); www.conerstonehospice.org. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kraftfs.com for the Pluto family.