Kenneth "Mike" Michael Ploog, 73, of Amarillo passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

Mike was born on September 1, 1951 in Elgin, North Dakota to Kenneth Richard and Betty Ploog. He grew up on the family farm in Thunder Hawk, South Dakota. Mike graduated in 1970 in Paducah, Texas. He married Benita Dolecheck on December 26, 1970. Mike was a hard worker and a farmer at heart. He was a truck driver for 25 years as an Owner/Operator. Mike enjoyed hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He loved spending time with his beloved family, especially his grand babies and great-grandbabies.

Mike was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Mayme Ploog; his parents, Kenneth and Betty Ploog and his sister, Michele Lensegrav.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Benita Ploog; a daughter, Ronda Brim; a son, Jason Ploog; one brother, Keith Ploog; two granddaughters, Liberty Brim and Kaitlyn Lenz and three great-grandbabies, Ava, River and Walker.