Jeffrey J. Platz
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Jeffrey J. Platz, 53, Lawrence, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020
Jeff was born on May 8, 1967 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Bill and Terry Platz. He graduated from Lawrence High School class of 1985. He attended Pratt Junior College and the University of North Alabama on a football scholarship. Jeff enjoyed all sports and outdoor activities. He loved to fish, cook and help others. His positive outlook and sense of humor brought joy to all he met.
He was outgoing, kind, generous, creative, hard-working and a great salesman. He was the founding owner/operator of Radical Athletic Wear and made uniforms for a variety of youth and adult sports teams including those of his daughters’ and nephew’s. He took great pride in designing and customizing original items for his customers.
Family was very important to Jeff and he loved them with all his heart. He is survived by his wife Robyn Adams Platz, his daughters Evan Grace (14) and Lilah Jane (12), mother, Terry Platz, sister Shelly Platz, brother Doug (Cory Murphy), twin brother Jon and nephew Eli. He was proceeded in death by his father, H.W. “Bill” Platz.
Jeff was a cancer survivor. He left us much too soon and will be missed by many.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-Midwest Chapter or American Cancer Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
For more information or to post a condolence, go to warrenmcelwain.com.
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts are with your family and his girl’s. I know that you are all heartbroken.
Terry, I was so saddened this morning to read this. My heart breaks along with yours at the loss of your child. All my thoughts, prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Terry, I am so sorry about Jeff’s passing. The loss of a child must be heartbreaking. I am thinking of you and of Jeff’s wife and family at this difficult time.
We love the Platz family. You are in our thoughts and prayer.
Robyn, prayers and hugs to you and the family.
My sympathy to all the platz family
Prayers to you all.
I lost my son just a monthago too, so yes its a really sad Time for us all
Terry, will be thinking of you and praying for you.
You have my deepest sympathy. I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers will be with you.
My heart breaks for Jeff and his family???? prayers to all
To one of my fav UNA RoomDawgs,
Love you brother; until we meet again.
Jimbo Goddard
Shelly, Terry, and the entire Platz family–
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Jeff. He was an awesome man and friend. Always brought laughter and fun whenever he was around. Prayers for the family and his girls. Will miss you big man!!
Our most sincere condolences for Jeff and his family. Jeff was an inspiration and of the he highest character. We can only hope to be a true friend and motivate as many as he. His kindness was unmatched, his friendship was cherished by so many. We can only honor Jeff by being more like him every day. Kind, humble, and inspiring.
A great, great man and a great, great friend.
Thinking of you, Terry.
Robyn,
Sending our most sincere condolences to you and the Platz family. Your in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Sincerely,
Miles & Bev
To the Platz Family,
I met Jeff at UNA. Anyone who met him learned quickly that he was a humble, positive person with a great sense of humor. We kept in touch over the years. I last spoke to him December 3rd – he was about to deliver uniforms an hour away and it was almost 9 PM. He will be missed but never forgotten. Phi Alpha.