Joel Jonathon Ploof, age 32 of Maple Lake, passed away on may 6, 2019 at Haven Homes in Maple Plain.
He was born on May 24, 1986 in Waconia, MN the son of David and Cherie (Humphreys) Ploof. Joel was born on a sunny day, three days before his dad’s birthday! It was also moving day!
In spite of the many mental and physical challenges that he faced, he always had a happy spirit. Joel’s smile spread from ear to ear. The only reason he wouldn’t be happy and smiling would be if he was sick or didn’t want to do something. Joel’s smile was infectious and he won the hearts of most people that met him.
Joel loved flipping through books, ripping pages out of phone books, but most of all he loved music! Musical toys or anything that made noise would get played over and over and over until the toy finally died. He’d press play and then put the toy up to his ear.
Joel loved pizza! Mr. Roger’s, Frozen and Happy Feet. He loved people and people loved him! Joel will be greatly missed.
Joel is preceded in death by his sister Kirsten Anne Ploof; grandfathers John Humphreys, Kent Olson and Robert Ploof; grandmothers Claudia Olson and Mary Jane Ploof; nephew Onyx Elijah Ploof.
He is survived by mother Cherie Ploof; father Dave Ploof; sister Alyssa Ploof; brothers Daniel and Matt Ploof; niece Angel Ploof; also many other relatives and friends.
Memorial service for Joel will be held Saturday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service all at Buffalo Ev. Free Church of Buffalo. Reception to follow at church.
Officiating will be Pastor Greg Braly.
Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery of Buffalo, MN.
Serving the family…
The Peterson Chapel of Buffalo, MN
I am saddened by your loss. I was so honored to have met Joel at Functional Industries he was such a happy young man and brought so much joy to everyone. Thoughts and prayers to you all at this difficult time.
Oh my gosh! I am so sad to hear about Joel! He was special to me and I absolutely loved spending time with him and taking him home to my place for the weekend in his younger years. He will always have a special place in my heart!
I forgot to mention that I am going on a cruise to Alaska and I leave Saturday morning. 🙁 I am so very sorry I will not be attending! Love and prayers!
Joel brought a smile to everyone he met! I can still see him with his phone book and hear his laugh. I was so blessed to have known Joel when I worked at Functional! My prayers are with you all.
So sorry to hear of your loss of Joel. I remember him as a kid at the Buffalo AG Church and he would make visits to the nursery. May you find great comfort in Christ at this time knowing that Joel is in Heaven. God bless!
I was saddened to read of Joel’s death. He was in my classroom for a year and his smile will always be remembered