Morton “Neil” Planzer, 87, of Overland Park, Kansas, peacefully passed away on June 26.
Neil was a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area, born on Sept. 27, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri. He attended Paseo High School and attended technical school to train as an electrician. He started his career at Union Station and later moved on to Bendix, later called Allied Signal, now Honeywell, where he worked for 40 years. Over the course of his career, he honed his craft, going on to become a master electrician, a role in which he served as a teacher for the next generation of electrical workers.
His greatest joy was his family. Neil and Judy Planzer were married for 18 years, having two children, Lauren and Stephen. He was a dedicated husband and father, who worked hard so that his family would want for nothing. In his leisure time, he enjoyed spending time with his children, attending the Kansas City Symphony and watching films.
In 2006, he was remarried to Gloria Malin. They shared a beautiful life together filled with love and laughter until her passing in 2022.
Neil was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Ruth Planzer; his sister, Carol Weinstock; his wife Gloria Malin-Planzer; and his son-in-law, Ronald Engelmohr.
He is survived by his sister and brother in law, Janet and Harold Price; his ex-wife, Judy Planzer; his children and stepdaughter, Lauren Fixman, Stephen Planzer and Elana Engelmohr; their spouses, Kenny Fixman and Emily Williams; his grandsons, Gabriel and Matthew Fixman; and his extended family. He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, jokes, storytelling and the impact he made on the lives of others.
A funeral service was held on June 30. Services were held graveside at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, Kehilath Israel Synagogue or a charity of your choice. Online condolences for the family may be left at louismemorialchapel.com.
