Carl A. Plautz, age 74, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. He was born Jan. 22, 1951, in Seward County, to Reinold and Mildred (Pieper) Plautz.
Carl was raised on the family farm near Malcolm, attending Malcolm Public Schools until his final two years, when he transferred and graduated from Seward High School with the Class of 1969. During his youth, he embraced country life, participating in 4-H and enjoying team sports, including football and basketball, in Malcolm. Carl proudly served his country and state for six years in the Nebraska Army National Guard, where he was honored with a Governor’s Service Award.
He dedicated many years to his working life, beginning at Square D in the 1970s and later retiring after an esteemed career with the City of Lincoln.
Carl was a man who loved to stay busy and socialize. He maintained a lifelong passion for agriculture, which included farming and gardening. He was also an avid collector and seller of farm toys, enjoyed raising various animals and cherished the quiet moments spent snuggling with his beloved pets. Carl could always be found tending to various small household projects and improvements.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Reinold and Mildred; brother, Ronald Plautz; son-in-law, Brian Towle; and his first wife, Mary Poe.
He is survived by his three loving children, Janice (Keith) Bless, Kelly Towle, and Travis (Joy) Plautz; his cherished grandchildren: Natalie, Drake and Emerson. Carl is also survived by his former wife, Laurie, along with his step-children and step-grandchildren; his siblings, Virgil Plautz and Jannette Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many friends.
A Celebration of Life service will be held in the spring of 2026 at Lincoln Family Funeral Care in Lincoln.
