Stanley Plues

Stanley Plues, 77, of Lake Charles, LA, died at 9:05 AM on Monday, February 27, 2017 in a local hospital.

Mr. Plues was born February 9, 1940 in London, England, where he lived until moving to the United States thirty years ago. He was a graduate of the Academy of Food Technology in England, where he also owned a number of butcher shops that specialized in high end quality. He was a 3rd Generation Master Butcher, who was very talented and knowledgeable about the cuts and anatomy of his animals. Mr. Plues moved to the United States thirty years ago and has resided a number of years in Cameron and Lake Charles, LA. He worked at Misse’s Grocery in Sulphur as the Head Butcher. He also worked at Sowela Technical School for six years teaching Chef Instruction, Meat Fabrication, Basic Baking, and International Cuisine. He advised a number of area restaurants and chefs on menu planning and general restaurant business throughout the years. He also enjoyed helping his wife with Anatomy Education and would often dissect animals to help students to understand their anatomy and teach them where certain cuts of meat come from.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter who loved the United States, especially Louisiana because of the freedom it offered with the outdoor sports. Stanley will be remembered for his unique English accent and his sense of humor. He was the most knowledgeable person in the room and was loved by his students. He was a jack of all trades that welcomed a challenge and always conquered anything put in front of him. He was a great husband, father and grandfather and will be missed dearly.

Mr. Plues is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Freda Whalen Plues of Lake Charles; son, Andy Plues of London, England; step-daughters, Vickie Lynn Roy of Austin, TX and Christina Ann Roy-Ellis of Bloomington, IN; grandson, Denver Plues of London, England; step-grandchildren, Daniel Roy, Katherine Grace Ellis and Patrick William Ellis; along with numerous friends that he loved.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Gladys Plues; two brothers and one sister.

His memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the start of the service.

The family would like to express a special word of thanks to Dr. Michael Seep and to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Cornerstone Hospital of Southwest Louisiana.