Theodore A. Platz, Jr.
May 06, 1927 - February 28, 2018
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Theodore A. Platz, Jr.
May 06, 1927 - February 28, 2018
Obituary
Theodore a. Platz jr., age 90, died after a brief illness on wednesday, february 28, 2018 at his residence in the arthur b. Hodges center at edgewood summit. He was born may 6, 1927, was raised in great neck, ny, and graduated in 1947 from dartmouth college, hanover, nh, with a mechanical engineering degree from the thayer school of engineering. He later received an mba from new york university.
He earned his air force pilot wings in 1952, and then flew lockheed f-80 shooting stars, america’s first operational jet fighter, in the korean war, where he was awarded the distinguished flying cross and air medal. He returned to the states and served for three years in texas as a jet instructor pilot.
He began his banking career with chase manhattan bank in new york and later came to west virginia to become president of charleston national bank and, later, vice chairman of key centurion bancshares, inc. He served on numerous boards of directors, including camc, university of charleston, renaissance corporation and the charleston chamber of commerce.
He was the author of numerous newspaper articles and of the book “banking”, published by barron’s in 1991. In 1992, he founded topnet, an association of independent west virginia bankers, which he managed through 2011.
He is survived by his wife, joan, by four children, kevin, of cologne, germany, ted, of newport, ri, cynthia and her husband chuck topp, of charleston, and by stephen and his wife, melissa doty, both of charleston, and his grandchildren graham, mary catherine, elizabeth and ronald.
He is predeceased by his parents, theodore a. Platz and dorothea wolfe platz, of new york, and his sister, cynthia henriksen, of williamsburg, va.
The platz family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at the arthur b. Hodges center and to all of edgewood summit, and to the hospice of charleston, for their care of ted in his final days and years.
Funeral service will be 11 a.M. Tuesday, march 6, 2018 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston with rev. Father brian j. Crenwelge officiating. Burial will follow at mount olivet catholic cemetery, charleston. Visitation and reception will be from 5 to 7 pm monday, march 5, 2018 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers “ donations may be sent in memory of theodore to: the foundation for peripheral neuropathy, 485 half day road, suite 350, buffalo grove, il 60089.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
5 responses to Theodore A. Platz, Jr.
Bill Sale says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Albuquerque New Mexico
Joan, I ‘M Sorry To Hear About Ted’S Passing. He Sure Lived A Full Life. I Treasured His Friendship And Considered Him As One Of My True Role Models While In Charleston. I See His Smile Beaming Down On All Of Us. June And I Are Making A Contribution To The Camc Foundation In His Memory. Bill Sale
Anne Mariani says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Alabama
Dear Joan, Am So Sorry For Your Loss. Anne
Larry Bissett says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: South Charleston West Virginia
Dear Joan: I Am Very Sorry About Ted’S Passing And Your Loss. I Was Very Fond Of Ted As I Am About You. I Remember So Well Ted Encouraging Me To Make A Talk To The Rotary Club When I Retired From Union Carbide 31 Years Ago. Ted And I Worked Closely Together On The Camc Board And Then You And I Worked So Well Together At Nics 1987-90. While It Has Been A Number Of Years Since We Have Seen One Another I Have Many Fond Memories. Marlyn Joins Me In Sending Our Condolences In This Difficult Period.
Ron Beane says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Salem South Carolina
Condolences To Joan And Family. So Sorry To Learn Of Ted’S Passing. He Provided Early Opportunities For Me In My Banking Career And Was A Mentor To Me In Many Ways Over The Years.
Don, Paige, Evan Richardson says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Sally And I Met Ted And Joan When They First Came To Town And Are Grateful For The Friendship That Developed Over The Years Since. We Are Also Grateful For The Friendships Among Our Children And Families. We Send Our Love And Are With You As You Celebrate Ted’S Life. He Was A Remarkable Human Being. Such Wisdom, Love For Life, Great Sense Of Humor, Humility, And Interest In Others. We Celebrate His Faith And Compassion And All That He Contributed To The Lives Of So Many In Charleston, West Virginia, And Beyond. He Passed On So Many Great Qualities To Kevin, Ted, Cynthia, And Stephen. May He Live On In Their Lives And Those Of Us Who Were Touched By Him. We Are Especially Holding Up Joan At This Time. There Are No Words To Describe How Much You Will Miss Him. We Are Sending You All The Love And Strength Our Hearts Can Muster.
We Raise A Glass To Toast A Life Well Lived!
Love, Don, Paige And Evan