Anchorage Daily News February 27, 1997
Simeon Peter Pletnikoff, an Aleut elder of Nikolski, died Feb. 21, 1997, en route to Anchorage for medical treatment after several months of poor health. He was 77. There was a funeral at St. Innocent Orthodox Cathedral, East Fourth Avenue and Turpin Road. The Very Rev. Archpriest Nicholas Molodyko-Harris officiated with Archpriest George Pletnikoff assisting. There was a visitation for one hour before the service. Burial followed at Fort Richardson National Cemetery. Pallbearers included Patrick and Ilarion Pletnikoff, Scott Kerr and the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Mr. Pletnikoff was born in Nikolski on June 6, 1919, to Peter and Susan Oustigoff Pletnikoff, the fifth of their nine children. His youth was spent in Nikolski with frequent visits to Unalaska and other villages. From these experiences, he came to know the islands and would use that knowledge in many ways during his lifetime. During World War II he served with distinction in the Alaska Scouts and earned eight decorations for this service. In 1978 he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal with Foreign Service Clasp, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, World War II Victory Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and the Honorable Service Lapel Button. In June 1992 he was an honored guest in Unalaska at the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Unalaska-Dutch Harbor. He was the most decorated Army soldier in the Aleutian campaign. Following the war, Mr. Pletnikoff was married briefly to the widow Sophie Olga (Borenin) Kudrin and later married Betty Barrett. They had two children, Betty and Anna. When his second wife died, he returned to his village home. Mr. Pletnikoff was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Nikolski, the Traditional Aleut Council of Nikolski, the Nikolski Fisherman's Association, the Natives of Kodiak Village and was a shareholder of Koniaq Regional Corp. He spoke Aleut, Russian and English. He was accomplished in skills involving hunting, fishing, trapping and boating. He also was a carver and folklorist and enjoyed playing cribbage. His family said: ''Simeon Pletnikoff served his community and country with distinction. He contributed the meaning of 'service' to his Aleut people and country. With his passing, another doorway to the Aleut past has been closed.''
He is survived by his daughters, Betty and Anna; sister, Feona of California; nephews, Protodeacon Perfenia Pletnikoff of Unalaska, Patrick of St. Paul Island, Archpriest George of St. Paul Island, Perfenia Jr. of Anchorage, Ilarion of Anchorage and William Dushkin of Unalaska; nieces, Helen Pungowiyi of Savoonga, Anna Pletnikoff of Nome and Lavera Dushkin of Unalaska; guardians, Scott and Agrafina (Dushkin) Kerr; and numerous relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by Evergreen Memorial Chapel.
Military Information: PFC, US ARMY
Simeon Peter Pletnikoff, an Aleut elder of Nikolski, died Feb. 21, 1997, en route to Anchorage for medical treatment after several months of poor health. He was 77. There was a funeral at St. Innocent Orthodox Cathedral, East Fourth Avenue and Turpin Road. The Very Rev. Archpriest Nicholas Molodyko-Harris officiated with Archpriest George Pletnikoff assisting. There was a visitation for one hour before the service. Burial followed at Fort Richardson National Cemetery. Pallbearers included Patrick and Ilarion Pletnikoff, Scott Kerr and the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Mr. Pletnikoff was born in Nikolski on June 6, 1919, to Peter and Susan Oustigoff Pletnikoff, the fifth of their nine children. His youth was spent in Nikolski with frequent visits to Unalaska and other villages. From these experiences, he came to know the islands and would use that knowledge in many ways during his lifetime. During World War II he served with distinction in the Alaska Scouts and earned eight decorations for this service. In 1978 he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal with Foreign Service Clasp, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, World War II Victory Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and the Honorable Service Lapel Button. In June 1992 he was an honored guest in Unalaska at the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Unalaska-Dutch Harbor. He was the most decorated Army soldier in the Aleutian campaign. Following the war, Mr. Pletnikoff was married briefly to the widow Sophie Olga (Borenin) Kudrin and later married Betty Barrett. They had two children, Betty and Anna. When his second wife died, he returned to his village home. Mr. Pletnikoff was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Nikolski, the Traditional Aleut Council of Nikolski, the Nikolski Fisherman's Association, the Natives of Kodiak Village and was a shareholder of Koniaq Regional Corp. He spoke Aleut, Russian and English. He was accomplished in skills involving hunting, fishing, trapping and boating. He also was a carver and folklorist and enjoyed playing cribbage. His family said: ''Simeon Pletnikoff served his community and country with distinction. He contributed the meaning of 'service' to his Aleut people and country. With his passing, another doorway to the Aleut past has been closed.''
He is survived by his daughters, Betty and Anna; sister, Feona of California; nephews, Protodeacon Perfenia Pletnikoff of Unalaska, Patrick of St. Paul Island, Archpriest George of St. Paul Island, Perfenia Jr. of Anchorage, Ilarion of Anchorage and William Dushkin of Unalaska; nieces, Helen Pungowiyi of Savoonga, Anna Pletnikoff of Nome and Lavera Dushkin of Unalaska; guardians, Scott and Agrafina (Dushkin) Kerr; and numerous relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by Evergreen Memorial Chapel.
Military Information: PFC, US ARMY
Anchorage Daily News February 27, 1997
Simeon Peter Pletnikoff, an Aleut elder of Nikolski, died Feb. 21, 1997, en route to Anchorage for medical treatment after several months of poor health. He was 77. There was a funeral at St. Innocent Orthodox Cathedral, East Fourth Avenue and Turpin Road. The Very Rev. Archpriest Nicholas Molodyko-Harris officiated with Archpriest George Pletnikoff assisting. There was a visitation for one hour before the service. Burial followed at Fort Richardson National Cemetery. Pallbearers included Patrick and Ilarion Pletnikoff, Scott Kerr and the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Mr. Pletnikoff was born in Nikolski on June 6, 1919, to Peter and Susan Oustigoff Pletnikoff, the fifth of their nine children. His youth was spent in Nikolski with frequent visits to Unalaska and other villages. From these experiences, he came to know the islands and would use that knowledge in many ways during his lifetime. During World War II he served with distinction in the Alaska Scouts and earned eight decorations for this service. In 1978 he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal with Foreign Service Clasp, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, World War II Victory Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and the Honorable Service Lapel Button. In June 1992 he was an honored guest in Unalaska at the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Unalaska-Dutch Harbor. He was the most decorated Army soldier in the Aleutian campaign. Following the war, Mr. Pletnikoff was married briefly to the widow Sophie Olga (Borenin) Kudrin and later married Betty Barrett. They had two children, Betty and Anna. When his second wife died, he returned to his village home. Mr. Pletnikoff was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Nikolski, the Traditional Aleut Council of Nikolski, the Nikolski Fisherman's Association, the Natives of Kodiak Village and was a shareholder of Koniaq Regional Corp. He spoke Aleut, Russian and English. He was accomplished in skills involving hunting, fishing, trapping and boating. He also was a carver and folklorist and enjoyed playing cribbage. His family said: ''Simeon Pletnikoff served his community and country with distinction. He contributed the meaning of 'service' to his Aleut people and country. With his passing, another doorway to the Aleut past has been closed.''
He is survived by his daughters, Betty and Anna; sister, Feona of California; nephews, Protodeacon Perfenia Pletnikoff of Unalaska, Patrick of St. Paul Island, Archpriest George of St. Paul Island, Perfenia Jr. of Anchorage, Ilarion of Anchorage and William Dushkin of Unalaska; nieces, Helen Pungowiyi of Savoonga, Anna Pletnikoff of Nome and Lavera Dushkin of Unalaska; guardians, Scott and Agrafina (Dushkin) Kerr; and numerous relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by Evergreen Memorial Chapel.
Military Information: PFC, US ARMY
Simeon Peter Pletnikoff, an Aleut elder of Nikolski, died Feb. 21, 1997, en route to Anchorage for medical treatment after several months of poor health. He was 77. There was a funeral at St. Innocent Orthodox Cathedral, East Fourth Avenue and Turpin Road. The Very Rev. Archpriest Nicholas Molodyko-Harris officiated with Archpriest George Pletnikoff assisting. There was a visitation for one hour before the service. Burial followed at Fort Richardson National Cemetery. Pallbearers included Patrick and Ilarion Pletnikoff, Scott Kerr and the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
Mr. Pletnikoff was born in Nikolski on June 6, 1919, to Peter and Susan Oustigoff Pletnikoff, the fifth of their nine children. His youth was spent in Nikolski with frequent visits to Unalaska and other villages. From these experiences, he came to know the islands and would use that knowledge in many ways during his lifetime. During World War II he served with distinction in the Alaska Scouts and earned eight decorations for this service. In 1978 he was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star Medal, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Medal with Foreign Service Clasp, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Service Star, World War II Victory Medal, Presidential Unit Citation and the Honorable Service Lapel Button. In June 1992 he was an honored guest in Unalaska at the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of Unalaska-Dutch Harbor. He was the most decorated Army soldier in the Aleutian campaign. Following the war, Mr. Pletnikoff was married briefly to the widow Sophie Olga (Borenin) Kudrin and later married Betty Barrett. They had two children, Betty and Anna. When his second wife died, he returned to his village home. Mr. Pletnikoff was a member of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Nikolski, the Traditional Aleut Council of Nikolski, the Nikolski Fisherman's Association, the Natives of Kodiak Village and was a shareholder of Koniaq Regional Corp. He spoke Aleut, Russian and English. He was accomplished in skills involving hunting, fishing, trapping and boating. He also was a carver and folklorist and enjoyed playing cribbage. His family said: ''Simeon Pletnikoff served his community and country with distinction. He contributed the meaning of 'service' to his Aleut people and country. With his passing, another doorway to the Aleut past has been closed.''
He is survived by his daughters, Betty and Anna; sister, Feona of California; nephews, Protodeacon Perfenia Pletnikoff of Unalaska, Patrick of St. Paul Island, Archpriest George of St. Paul Island, Perfenia Jr. of Anchorage, Ilarion of Anchorage and William Dushkin of Unalaska; nieces, Helen Pungowiyi of Savoonga, Anna Pletnikoff of Nome and Lavera Dushkin of Unalaska; guardians, Scott and Agrafina (Dushkin) Kerr; and numerous relatives and friends. Arrangements were made by Evergreen Memorial Chapel.
Military Information: PFC, US ARMY
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