Daniel R. Pleis

November 18, 1946 - September 15, 2018

Daniel R. Pleis, “Dan”, age 71, passed away on September 15, 2018 peacefully at his home in Clayton, NJ, surrounded by loved ones. Beloved husband of 48 years to Jean L. Pleis (Geortler) whom he met in Kindergarten. Devoted father of Danielle Morganti and her husband, John; Ray Pleis and his wife, Annie; Jeff Pleis and his wife, Sindy; as well as his dog, Elsa, who never left his side. Devoted grandfather to John (Morganti), Brady, Andrew, Sarah, Evan, Avery and Jaden. Dear brother to Barbara Zimmerman, Ronald “Ronnie” Pleis, and Deborah “Debbie” Witte; and dear brother-in-law to Jack Zimmerman and Milton Witte. Dan was predeceased by his mother, Lillian and father, Raymond. Dan graduated from Clayton High School in 1965, and then enlisted in the Navy. He worked as a salesman for most of his career, served as Councilman and was a member of the School Board in Clayton. He volunteered as a coach for Little League, as a Patient Volunteer for Samaritan Hospice, as a driver for the American Red Cross, provided support and a listening ear through the Prisoner Visitation and Support Program, and was certified as a Court Appointed Special Advocate of Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem Counties (CASA). Dan was also an active member and volunteer at Christ Church in Woodbury where he served on various committees and boards as a member of vestry and was a licensed chalice bearer by the Diocese of NJ as well as lay reader. Most recently Dan was a crossing guard for the town of Clayton where he loved to bring his dog to work and help ensure the safety of the children in his home town while coming to and from school. In September of 2015, Dan received a Certificate of Commendation for Honorable Military Service on behalf of the citizens of Gloucester County, a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for outstanding and invaluable service to the United States of America, a Senate and General Assembly Citation for exemplary service and dedication to the United States Armed Services and was awarded the 2015 Gloucester County Federal Military Medal. In his free time, Dan enjoyed his family and made sure everyone was having a good time. He loved adventures. He took annual whitewater rafting trips with his children and grandchildren, went on many hiking trips with his son, grandsons, and brother, and every October he spent a night on the Battleship with his grandsons. He and Jean enjoyed traveling since retirement, and there was the annual family vacation week down the shore. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 6pm to 9pm in The Chapel at BOUCHER FUNERAL HOME, 1757 Delsea Dr., Deptford, NJ J08096. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, September 21, 2018 at 11am at Christ Episcopal Church, 62 Delaware St., Woodbury, NJ 08096. Interment Gloucester County Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Williamstown. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Dr., Marlton, NJ 08053 or Christ Episcopal Church Building Fund. For directions, to sign online guest book and to view Dan’s Video Tribute visit www.boucherfuneralhome.com. Subscribe to obituary notifications from our Deptford location: https://www.boucherfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-notification