Dennis C. Pletcher, 64, Wakarusa, died at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2026 at his home. He was born on January 6, 1961, in Elkhart, to Ephraim Lamar and Berdene Esther (Harter) Pletcher.

Surviving are 2 sons, Justin (Allison) Pletcher, Wakarusa, Brandon Pletcher, South Bend, 3 siblings, Roger (Lynn) Pletcher, Elkhart, Keith Pletcher, Middlebury, & Karen Winklepleck, Sturgis, Michigan, and 2 sister-in-laws, Linda Pletcher, Nappanee & Susan Pletcher, Goshen.

Preceding him in death are his parents, 2 brothers, Stanley Pletcher & Ronald Pletcher, sister-in-law, Marian Pletcher, and brother-in-law, Ken Winklepleck.

Dennis attended Goshen High School, and he worked as a mechanic at Myer’s Implement for over 25 years. He enjoyed working on tractors, going to steam shows and tractor pulls. He was very gifted working with his hands. Dennis loved going to Getz auctions and having coffee at Raymond’s and Biana’s.

Visitation will be from 2-4 & 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home, 117 W. Waterford St. Wakarusa, Indiana 46573. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2026 at Holdeman Mennonite Church, 65723 Co Rd 1, Wakarusa, Indiana 46573. Burial will follow at Olive (West) Cemetery. Pastor Zach Salazar will officiate.

Memorial donations may be directed to Faith Mission, 801 Benham Ave, P.O. Box 162, Elkhart, Indiana 46516, or online at https://faithmissionmichiana.org/