Denise Marie Ploetz passed away peacefully at the age of 53 on Monday October 22, 2018 at Providence Medical Center in Medford, Or. Denise was born on March 1, 1965 to Arthur and Hilda Ploetz in Portland, Oregon. Denise worked 35 years as a legal assistant in the the Portland and Medford areas. Denise is survied by her mother Hilda Ploetz of Medford, Or. Brothers Billy (wife Linda Ploetz), Kurt (wife Anita Ploetz), nephew Wolfgang Ploetz and extended family in Oregon, California and Germany. A memorial service will be held December 1, 2018 at 2pm at the Apostolic Faith Church at 285 Sunrise ave in Medford, Or. Arrangements will be handle by Perl Funeral home 541-772-5488. www.perlfuneralhome.com Perl Funeral Home & Siskiyou Memorial Park 2100 Siskiyou Blvd Medford, OR 97504 Funeral Service 2100 Siskiyou Blvd Medford, Oregon 97504 United States