In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund or Alzheimer's Association. PLACKEMEIER, Arthur W., St. Charles, MO, April 6, 2006 age 78; dearest husband of Alene Plackemeier; son of the late Hugo and Adelaide Plackemeier; devoted father of Barbara Lash, Jane Klinghammer (Tom), Robert Plackemeier (Luanne) and Ellen Mercante (Joe); beloved grandfather of Luke and Kayla Lash, Jenna, Lacey and Elesha Klinghammer, Patty and Buddy Maday, Jimmy, Andy and Laura Plackemeier, Gennaro and Gabriel Mercante; dear brother of Roy Plackemeier; preceded in death by a great-grandson Andrew Nimmons and his bother Maurice Plackemeier; he was our dear uncle, cousin and friend to many. Mr. Plackemeier was a member VFW 4219 Orchard Farm and American Legion, Wentzville, MO.