Willie (Jack) August Plagens passed from his earthly body into his heavenly body on December 14, 2014. Services will be 10am, Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Friedens E&R UCC with burial at Friedens UCC Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:30-730pm, Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Adams Funeral Home. Jack was born June 26, 1922 in Riesel Texas to Adolph and Martha (Tessmann) Plagens. He was a lifelong resident of the Riesel/Otto communities and a lifelong farmer and retiring from Blackland Research Center. Jack served his country during WWII in the United States Army. He enjoyed dancing and playing dominoes. He never met a stranger and could always find someone to talk to. On December 17th, 1959 Jack married Alice Quiram. A year later to the date, daughter Laurie was born, followed by son, Harold a year and six days later. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and half-brothers, Alex and Herman Plagens. He is survived by his children, Laurie and Harold of Riesel and granddaughter Mary Plagens also of Riesel. He was a member of Friedens United Church of Christ. Memorials may be made to Friedens UCC Cemetery fund.