PLATSCHINDA, William
Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Hospital Traralgon on 8th October 2023.
Aged 74 years
Dearly loved husband of Janet.
Much loved father and father in law of Brad and Joanne, David and Nicole.
Adored Pop to Blair, Brendon, William, Megan, Lauren, David, Sophie, and Darcy
Great grandfather of Harry, Ollie, Hudson, Hunter, Paddy, Marlee, Jimmy and Leo.
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To Janet & family, sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Duds , thinking of you all in this sad time , no words can heal the pain of losing a loved one . Great memories with Duds at footy , May he rest in peace:
October 10, 2023
Rena & Ray SavageDeepest sympathy to Janet and Brad , David and all Family members on the very sad passing of William (Duds) .. I first had the pleasure of meeting Duds on the 17/1/1967 a long time ago my first day of full time work at Hyatt Radiators in Langford street Moe a long time ago. Always up for a good chat Football work whatever.. Great man sadly missed by all , Treasured Memories for you all to share, thinking of you all at this very sad time.. Rest in peace. DUDS ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฆ๐บ๐
October 10, 2023So sad to hear of the passing of Duds after such a lengthy battle. A well-known and loved community member, as well as his huge contribution to the Moe Footy Clubโs past junior players, he will sadly be missed by so many.
October 10, 2023
Sincere sympathies and thoughts to Janet, Brad, Dave and all of Dudโs family. May he now RIP xx๐๐นDeepest sympathies to Janet , Brad, David and all the family on the very sad loss of Duds.
October 10, 2023
A very well respected member of the Moe Junior Football Club and an all round good bloke.. Always up for a joke and a song.
Vale Duds RIP
Syd, Lyn Mounsey and FamilyDear Janet, Brad David and all your family, our hearts are broken as yours are, Duds was a great man with a big heart. We will miss having him around having a beer by the fire, may he rest in peace.we love you duds from your oldest brother Evan and Flirence..xxx
October 10, 2023Our Condolences to the family and friends of a fine man. Dudsy was a great contributor to his local area. He an immense impacted on many young men throughout The Valley. Which will now have a lasting effect on the community. He raised many to position of elevation that they may not have experienced previously. A caring man to all. He will always be remembered with love and respect. May the very gods above bless his beautiful soul. Somewhere over the rainbow ๐
October 10, 2023To Dear Mrs Platschinda, Brad, David & your families. Iโm so deeply sorry for your loss. Sending you love during this incredibly sad time. Rest in Peace ๐น
October 10, 2023Uncle Duds, you will live with me forever I will always remember the good times at yours although I always tell my kids it’s your fault I have a bird phobia. You loved those budgies and their flappy wings scared the crap out of me. Will miss our catch ups in the supermarket, I’m sure we just knew when each other would be there. You will live on forever in my heart and mind. Much love to all your family my Aunty and cousins xoxo
October 11, 2023Sincere condolences, to Janet and family for the loss of Duds
October 14, 2023
Colin SkinnerSo sorry for the loss of Duds , deepest sympathy to Janet, Brad, David and families, love and hugs to all xxx
October 14, 2023Our thoughts are with you at this really sad time. Nancy Taig and Rob Ellis R.I.P. Sorry we can’t be there. Luv ya Duds
October 17, 2023Janet, David & Brad, so sorry I canโt be there to give you a hug at this very sad time. I will always have the fondest of memories of Duds, the gentle giant with a wicked sense of humour. Iโm sure heโs causing a happy ruckus up there, ๐ Take care of each other xx ๐
October 17, 2023Janet,Brad, David and family. Condolences on the loss of a great husband, dad, in-law /out-law, granddad AND friend. Many an afternoon or two at ours with fire on….. sometimes not…. but drinks and nibbles flowing… as well as stories of the younger years. Even our kidโs loved the visits from Duds and Janet. The stories they heard and the fun we had. Well Duds mate… now itโs time to let them all know up there… the real story. Give em heaps ๐ค๐ค๐ค
October 17, 2023Uncle Duds, You were the best unofficial uncle a girl could have.
You will be missed forever and always. The beautiful moments you shared with us will always speak of the great person that you were. Rest in peace up in heaven! We are going to miss catching up at mum & dadโs or at the Oktoberfest.
Sending lots of love to Aunty Janet, Brad, David and families during this sad time. ๐๐.
Love Mark, Kerrie, Shannon and David XXXX
RIP uncle Duds
October 18, 2023Thoughts go out to Brad and your family. I’m sure your Dad will be having a beer and toasting the Mighty Pies from above.
October 18, 2023Such sad news on hearing the passing of Duds! He was great man, loved a joke and on top of that we shared a love of the mighty Collingwood Football Club.
October 18, 2023
Thinking of the whole family today especially. RIP Duds.Dear Brad,Joanne and family .We are with you all today in spirit much love Penny and Julie โค๏ธ
October 18, 2023So Sad
October 18, 2023To Janet ,Brad, Dave & your families.
October 18, 2023
What can I say , only my deepest sympathy for your great loss . he was a bloke who cared for his family & friends He was a great mate & cobber to me,
I have so many fantastic memories which I will always remember of him & all of you. So so Sad. I will miss him greatly.
I could not get down for the funeral as I had 2 Specialist appts. next day. Hope to see you all before the end o f the year.
RIP bradku. mate.
val.Janet ,David, Brad ,famly my deepest condolences thinking of you guys on this sad day R.I.P DUDS ๐๐ป๐ป๐ฃ๐๐ฆ
October 18, 2023R.I.P. DUDS
October 18, 2023first met bill when we were both locomotive drivers at yallourn open cut he was a fantastic bloke and we had some good times and lots of laughs at work rest mate
October 18, 2023Sincere condolences to Janet and Family. Great memories, Rest in Peace Dudsร
October 18, 2023Deepest Sympathy to Janet, Brad, David and all the family on the sad passing of Duds. He will be truly missed by so many.What a beautiful service and tribute to his life taken too soon RIP Duds XX
October 19, 2023