Cheryl Ann Ploetz was born in Minneapolis in 1952. Her life was not easy, but she enjoyed singing, listening to Christmas music, and short trips and outings. For the past 20 years she has resided at Alpha Homes in Racine. Her care there was excellent and allowed her to maximize her strengths and enjoy life. She was loved and now joins her parents, Vernon and Rosamond (Hayes) Ploetz, and her sister, Monica (Ploetz) Radtke. Thanks to the staff at Alpha Homes, for the daily care she received, and Crossroads Hospice for their end of life support. Cheryl left her mark in this world and is on to a new place of unencumbered adventures. A Private gravesite service will be held.