Richard Plander, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2013. He was born on January 13, 1953 in Houston and graduated from MacArthur High School. He worked in sheet metal in his early years and was also an excellent auto mechanic. Richard enjoyed spending time on the family property in Cleveland, TX driving his tractor. He also had a love for classic cars and spending time with his family. Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Pearl Plander,.He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Lauret and husband Josh; granddaughter, Jenna Lauret; father, Joe Plander; sister, Nelda Green and husband Doug; sister, Shirley Schuler and husband George; brother, Kenneth Plander; and sister, Barbara Fitzgerald, and numerous nieces and nephews.