In Memory of Warren Ploof

Warren Ploof, age 50, of St. Francis died August 28, 2014 at North Memorial Medical Center as the result of a motorcyle accident. The funeral will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, September 6, 2014 at our Isanti Chapel with a visitation 1 hour prior to the service. A visitation will also be held from 5 – 8 P.M. on Friday, September 5th.

Warren Jay Ploof was born February 24, 1964 in Minneapolis to James and Ilene (McGillivary) Ploof. He was raised in St. Francis and attended St. Francis Schools. Warren married Rose Peterson on October 24, 1986 and they made their home in St. Francis on the family farm. His wife Rose died of cancer in 2001. Warren married Audrey Moy on December 6, 2003 and they made their home in St. Francis. Throughout the years, Warren worked for Loomis Armored Car in St. Paul, Isanti Ready Mix and then Plaisted Companies in Elk River. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, motorcycling, remote controlled cars and airplanes and fishing.

Warren died August 28, 2014 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale as the result of a motorcycle accident at the age of 50 years, 6 months and 4 days. Warren was preceded in death by his wife, Rose; son John; and beloved dog, Hurshy.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey of St. Francis; 2 daughters, Shannon Peterson and Jacob Brekke of Long Siding, Shelly Stans and Jake Bayerl of Zimmerman; 4 grandchildren, Austin, Hunter, Savana, and Jayden; parents, Jim and Ilene Ploof of Elk River; 3 brothers, Rick of Coon Rapids, Shayne of Oak Grove, Henry (Hollie) of Elk River; mother and father-in-law, Peter and Karen Moy of Oak Park Heights; long-time friends, Bruce Kelley, Jimmy Servaty, Jamie Schwab, and Dan Kelley; his faithful dogs, Abby, Molly and Tank; and by many other relatives and friends.