Norman Pluss, a philanthropist and longtime Denverite, passed away Oct. 25, 2009, in Denver.
Rabbis Selwyn Franklin and Israel Wasserman officiated at the Oct. 27 service at BMH-BJ. Cantor Zachary Kutner led the graveside service at Mt. Nebo Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
Mr. Pluss was born Sept. 20, 1923, in Greeley, Colo., to the late Sam and Bessie Pluss.
He earned a degree in electrical engineering from CU and served in US Army during WW II.
Mr. Pluss moved to Denver in the late 1940s.
He married Barbara Miller on Aug. 17, 1949. Mrs. Pluss passed away on Sept. 9, 2007.
Mr. Pluss was in the poultry business for many years. After his retirement, he became an investor.
Past president of BMH-BJ, he loved golf and playing cards.
He supported numerous Jewish organizations.
Mr. Pluss is survived by his children Stewart (Diane) Pluss, Dr. Jerry (Julie) Pluss and Edward (Janis) Pluss, all of Denver; and grandchildren Taylor, Maxwell and Ashur.
Contributions may be made to BMH-BJ and Beth Nehamah Hospice.
