Phillip Lee Pluta, 78, loving husband and father passed away on September 26, 2022. He was born on January 14, 1944 in San Jose, California to the late John and Betty Pluta. He was also preceded in death by his son Eric Pluta.
Phillip retired from Buckeye Steel Castings. He enjoyed bowling, playing drums, Big Band music and the classics. He was known as Mr. Fixit.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Flora Pluta; sons, Jeff (Michelle) Pluta, and John (Kara) Pluta. Grandchildren, Garrett Pluta, Jonathan Davis, Ashley Davis, Joy Pluta, A.J. Pluta, and Cody Miller; and special cousin Linda (Earl) Briley.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 7 at 1PM at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad St, Columbus, Ohio 43213. Arrangements entrusted to Defenbaugh-Wise-Schoedinger.