Richard "Dick" Plantz, age 73, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 14, 2008, following a long struggle with heart disease. He was born May 2, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio to Thomas and Blanche (Lammers) Plantz. Anyone who knew Dick appreciated his love for his family, work and the boating industry. Dick had a work ethic stemming from his first job at the age of seven working for a local contractor hauling scraps in his wagon then onto working in the family store. His first job in the pleasure boating industry was at the age of 16 at Bodette Marine. He then went onto work for Gem Boat Service selling large and small boats including selling the first Egg Harbor on the Great Lakes. Then in 1964 he started Anchor Point Boat Sales only to go on and to purchase Anchor Point Marina in 1975. Dick employed many people during his years of ownership. In the years since, employees have expressed appreciation for the valuable lessons Dick had taught them; how to work hard, do the job with perfection, love their work and have fun doing it. Several have recently commented that his example continues to be the standard they live by today. After selling Anchor Point in 1980, Dick retired for a few years, dedicating time to his family. During that time he continued to work, cutting wood, painting houses and working for his nephew, Mike Pierce's and his friend's lawn mowing service. Dick was not able to stay away from the boating industry for long and went back into the boat brokerage business. In 1997, leaving the brokering business behind he went onto sell boats for Lakeside Marine and South Shore Marine. In 2006, Dick retired as a result of his illness; he spent 55 years working in the pleasure boating industry. Dick's knowledge of the pleasure boating industry went beyond just selling boats; he knew every facet of the industry from basic boat mechanics to the complex administration of running a 500 dock marina, he knew boats and people and could match buyers with their perfect boat. Dick is survived by his wife, Anita; his three daughters, Robin Phifer (John), Theresa Bugelholl (Robert) and Diane Plantz (Michael Salacz) and seven grandchildren, Erika (Josh) Spence, John Phifer, Katie, Sarah, and Cory Bugelholl, Margo and J.J. Salacz Plantz. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Blanche as well as his sister, Diane (Plantz) Pierce. Dick was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He and Anita worked together as a team throughout most of his years in the boating industry as well as raising their family. All of his children, Robin, Theresa and Diane worked at Anchor Point learning by example the importance of a work ethic. They have also learned from both Anita and Dick the value of family and friends. In these last years, he has motivated his grandchildren to excel and find happiness in their lives. Dick also was an avid hockey fan, from playing hockey in high school to going to see the Toledo Mercuries, the Blades, the Hornets, and the Goaldiggers. One of his last moments was watching the Detroit Red Wings win the Stanley Cup with his grandchildren. Our family would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Hospice Nurses who cared for Dick during this time, Mary Ann, Mandy and Kathy. Family and friends may visit at the Eggleston Meinert Pavley Funeral Home Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy, Oregon on Tuesday, June 17 from 2-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, 729 White Street, Toledo, Ohio on Wednesday, June 18, at 10:00 a.m., with Father John Blaser presiding. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the funeral Mass. Interment will be private. Memorial Donations may be sent to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, Ohio, 43551. Visitation: Tuesday, 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Services: Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.