Wolfgang Plate passed away peacefully March 25, 2020.
He was born April 9, 1938 in Monchengladbach, Germany to Johanna and August Plate. With a career in textile machinery, Wolfgang came to Spartanburg, S.C. in 1974 to work with Zima and Kusters Corporation. He met and married Nancy Filler Larkins in 1975 and decided to make Simpsonville, S.C. home. He subsequently worked and traveled the world for Theiler Corporation and Greenville Machinery prior to retiring in 2002.
His travels took him to almost all continents of the world and Nancy was the first one on the plane when his destination was Portugal. He and Nancy spent 17 years in the Holly Tree Community in Simpsonville, S.C., 9 years in Asheville followed by three years in Highlands prior to their final move in 2002 to Heatherstone at Ford Mt. Lakes in Rabun County.
Wolfgang enjoyed golf and was a hobby cook remembered by many for his wonderful dinner parties serving delicious German dishes learned from his mother’s kitchen in the homeland.
He was the youngest of four siblings and preceded in death by sister Ursula; brothers, Guenther and Dr. Hans Otto Plate, all residing in Germany. In addition to Nancy, his wife of 44 years, he is survived by his daughter, Petra Siewart, of Osnabruk, Germany, son Scott Larkins of Fountain Inn, S.C. and grandchildren Zoey, Alyx, Alyia and Skylar. He will be missed by his dog Buddy. Much appreciation is given to North East Ga. Hospice and staff and Angel and Jackie for their exceptional caring attention and good work.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Ga., is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.