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Nicholas Pleshek Obituary

Nicholas James Pleshek went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 23, 2012 as a result of a motorcycle accident in Redmond, Washington at the young age of 25 years, 3 months and 13 days. Nicholas was born on Sunday, May 10, 1987 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Barry and Kathryn (Jirovsky) Pleshek. Nicholas was excited and proud to become a big brother with the arrival of Nathan in 1992. Nicholas graduated from Air Academy High School in 2005 and entered the U.S. Navy on November 27, 2005 to become a Nuclear Machinist Mate. He served in the U.S. Navy as a Machinist Mate in the Reactor Department until the end of his enlistment on March 27, 2012 achieving the rank of Petty Officer First Class. After his separation from the military, he was employed with Lee Technologies, Inc. as a Critical Systems Technician. On May 11, 2012 he became engaged to the love of his life Charlotte Marie Yaklich of Duvall, Washington. Nicholas had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed snow skiing, hunting, fishing, hiking, four wheeling and target shooting. He took pride in his self-proclaimed nickname "Cat Eyes." Nicholas was known for changing the rules to a game mid-stream so that he could beat his brother. Nicholas had a brilliant mind, a soft disposition, a quick sense of humor, a heart full of love and compassion, a love for life and a bright, promising future. Nicholas is preceded in death by his Grandpa "J", Charles Jirovsky; Grandma, Lois Pleshek; and cousins Timothy and Thomas Burns. Survivors left to cherish memories of Nicholas include his parents; brother Nathan Pleshek, Colorado Springs, CO; fiancé Charlotte Yaklich, Duvall, WA; grandparents, Lorraine Jirovsky, Seward, NE, and Phillip and Patricia Pleshek, Omaha, NE; Aunts and Uncles, Karen Place, Colorado Springs, CO; Kathleen and Mark Heidenreich, Dublin, CA; Nancy and David Taylor, Omaha, NE; Carol and Richard Hain, Bee, NE; Laurie Burns, Staplehurst, NE; Julie and Leonard Rotherham, Fate, TX; Elizabeth and Chad Peery, Seward, NE; Ronald Place, Colorado Springs, CO; and Kevin Burns, York, NE; and; 31 cousins plus 6 cousins by marriage; great Aunts and Uncles, extended family, his new Yaklich family and a multitude of friends across the United States and abroad. Nicholas has touched many hearts in his short life, and he will never be forgotten. Fair winds and following seas!

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Published by The Gazette on Aug. 28, 2012.

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Patty Bena

August 22, 2023

Dear Kathy, Barry and Nathan. Thinking of you today as always. I am happy to hear that you will be living close to one another when you make your move. Your Colorado friends will miss you, but to be closer to Nathan will be wonderful. Here's to many happy years ahead. Love to you from the Bena Family.

Patty Bena

August 22, 2022

I will always remember the Pkeshek Family. You were there for us when Rose and Chris died in their accident and our hearts were with you when your dear Nick left us. We are bound forever. Love you and Nate.

Patty Bena

August 22, 2019

Dear Kathy and Barry and my dear Nathan. God has given you the strength to carry on while always keeping Nick's memory tucked deep in your hearts, as well as in the hearts of all us who knew him and loved him. He was a chip off your block!! And now I watch with much joy as I see Nate becoming such a handsome and daring young man in his own right, another chip off of the " Ole Pleshek/Jirovsky Block". I love you all so much. Grandma Pat

Mom

September 27, 2012

I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always. As long as I'm living, my baby you'll be.
I miss you my sweetheart!

Save me a Nick-fix!

Sharon

September 23, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family and loved ones. I am so very sorry for your loss...I will think of Nicholas every day I drive up and down Union Hill. Such a tragic loss...I'm so very very sorry....xo

September 9, 2012

Dearest Kathy and Barry and Nate, I know that your Faith will carry you through this terrible grief, because that is all that will work. My heart cries for you every day. My fondest memory of your beautiful family is sitting behind those two bouncing little redheads at Sunday masses and then greeting you after the service and "Grandma Pat" getting wonderful hugs from Nick and Nate. God bless you and I will write soon.

Brad Cooper

September 7, 2012

Barry, Kathy and Nate, our thoughts and prayers go out to you all in this difficult time. I have many good times in my memory of Nick and know they will be with me until my passing. I know this is a hard time for all of you but all you guys are strong and now you will have so many memories to cherish which will keep you all strong. I would like to thank you all for giving me a chance to know Nick and all the good times that we had together. God Bless you all.

Mark Taylor

September 5, 2012

I received a sweet email today from Carol Yaklich asking me if I remembered her as I met her the day after Nick's accident I am one of the witnesses that was present. I did not know Nick or any of his family members but I want you to know that he did not die alone I was with him for over 2 1/2 hours. My prayers to those left behind grieving their loss you need to take a day at a time. May God grant you peace you are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 4, 2012

We just heard the news from Ethan....We are so very sorry for your loss...Nic was such a great fun kid...We always enjoyed seeing him and hearing all about him from Nate...You are in our thoughts and prayers... Ken and Darlene Miller

Janice and Roger Benes

August 31, 2012

Your family is in our prayers.

Jacob St. John

August 31, 2012

I will miss you dear friend. Never thought from the moment I merry you in A school we would serve together for as long as we did. You will truly be missed.

Peggy Escolopio

August 30, 2012

Barry, Kathy, Nate and Charlotte, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. If there is anything we can do to help please don't hesitate to call. Frank, Peggy, Joshua and Nate

Kelly Karr

August 29, 2012

RIP. We'll always keep the candle burning in your memory!

Kelly Karr

August 29, 2012

Its so hard to read this and i was in utter disbelief when nate had said nick had died. Nick will never be forgotten, he was an amazing guy. I wont ever forget the fun we had in San Diego, going to the zoo, having pool parties and bbq's and i will always remember that when you guys came home from that 8 month deployment that your blue truck was the only vehicle that i was responsible for and that you came home and it was running like normal. I loved that truck and i know you did too!
I hope i see you in heaven when my time comes! In the mean time save us a spot!

Mr. & Mrs. B

August 29, 2012

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers, please take care of each other in this difficult time.

The Kwongs

August 29, 2012

So sorry to hear about Nick's passing. We will keep all of you in our prayers.

Mark and Dawn Haisley

August 29, 2012

Barry, Kathy and Nate,

Our hearts are truly saddened. You and your family are in our thoughts.

Our sincere sympathy.

Mark and Dawn Haisley

CSM and Mrs. Dan Lousberg

August 28, 2012

Barry, Kathy and family,

At times like these words seem so hollow and shallow but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Keith and Janelle (Bouc) Kline

August 28, 2012

Kathy & Barry and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy during this most difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Adam & Crystal Diderrich

August 28, 2012

God bless

Adam and Crystal Diderrich

August 28, 2012

We are praying for you and your family in this time of grief. God bless.

Gary and Chris Yackulich

August 28, 2012

Dear Barry, Kathy and Family, We are deeply saddened to hear this devasting news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kim

August 28, 2012

Dear family and friends of Nick,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. Please know that you have been and will continue to be in our prayers.

gerald benes

August 28, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers along with all those traveling for the funeral.
gerald and julie benes

Kelly Baker

August 28, 2012

Nick was a good friend to me in high school. I'll never forget his wit and amiability in pre-calculus. He was a fellow ginger, and had the most unique eyes of anyone I'd ever known. He had a full future of promise and love, but left us far too soon. But he will forever be alive in the people he touched.

August 28, 2012

Barry and Kathy, we are lost for words on the news of Nick. I remember like yesterday Nicholas with his beautiful red hair playing in the front yard with all Gingers puppies! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Nancy and Ryan Hettich

August 28, 2012

I just now viewed the wonderful photos in the gallery. We thank the Pleshek family for posting such memorable photos. We are saddened by the loss of Nick. Larry & Nancy Tague Platz in Brashear, MO.

Nancy Tague Platz

August 28, 2012

Your Tague cousins in Missouri are sending prayers to all of you. We have fond memories of seeing Nick at the 50th wedding anniversary gathering for his grandparents. We have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Frank & Stella Korfel

August 28, 2012

We are deeply sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are here for you whenever and whatever.

August 28, 2012

Dear Barry, Kathy,Nate and related families. Words can not express the heavy heart I now feel for the sudden loss of one of my "Red Headed Buggers". Nick will always be in my mind and heart. God is blessing us all with His comfort. Grandpa Pleshek

August 28, 2012

I rode by the scene that afternoon and loudly paid my respects in the truest of biker fashion. May the wind be in your face my unknown Brother and the seas at your back Shipmate.

My prayers to those left behind grieving their loss. May God grant you peace. May your grieving be short and your memories be sweet.

--The Rider

Edward Macias

August 28, 2012

Dear Pleshek Family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God bless you all through this most difficult time.

D Sheldon

August 28, 2012

I didn't know Nicholas or any of his family members. I am the Mom of a 25 year old son born July 10, 1987. He and Nicholas sound so much alike. As I read about Nicholas in the paper, I cried tears of sadness for this entire family. You are suffering a loss no one should have to endure. I just wanted you to know that even strangers are affected by this tragedy and I will keep you in my thoughts during this difficult time.

Sharon Place

August 28, 2012

Our hearfelt sympathy goes out to all the family and friends of Nick. He was a treasure and will be missed. Love, Sharon and Ron Place (Uncle)

August 28, 2012

Kathy, Barry, & Nathan:
We are so sorry for your loss. We remember so well when Nick was born. He was such a nice little guy and a bright young man who we all knew would do so well in the Navy and his future life wherever it would lead him.

Our hearts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. Words are just not enough to say how deeply saddened we are for you.
Our love always,
Willie, Vicki, & Kam

Paul Sciacca

August 28, 2012

Mrs. Kathy Pleshek and Family-
Your friends at Nova Group are so saddened to hear of your monumental and sudden loss. God bless Nicholas. May peace be with you.
-Nova Group

August 28, 2012

Kathy, Barry and family;
Our hearts grieve for you. We pray that some day you will have peace in place of your pain. God bless Nick's soul, and comfort and bless yours.

Wendy and Lee Walter (St. Francis of Assisi)

sherrie Nordstrom

August 28, 2012

Barry , Kathy and family, my prayer for all of you.

Aimee Hakala-Selix

August 28, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Tarpley's

August 28, 2012

Nick, our hearts are saddened by your passing. We pray that you are in the arms of Jesus and at peace.

Bob and Sherri Brown

August 28, 2012

Nick, you are loved, and will be deeply missed. We enjoyed your company, and you were a true friend to our son Ian. You will never be forgotten. Bob and Sherri Brown

Doug & Robin pollak

August 28, 2012

Our hearts hurt so badly for your family..

Tooty Hallberg

August 28, 2012

Kathy, Barry and family, thoughts and prayers for you all as you walk this difficult path. May GOd continue to hold you up and give you strength for the days ahead. Gene and Tooty Hallberg

August 28, 2012

With Sincere Sympathy! Chris, Stephanie, & Colton Foegen

August 27, 2012

I'm thinking and praying for Nick and his family and fiance today. Just wish i could give you a huge hug. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Barb Demuth

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