Frank Earl Plocek Sr., 81, of Cotulla, died on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 in Laredo. He was born on February 18, 1945, in Pearsall to Malvin Edward Plocek and Jessie Fay "Overby" Plocek.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Malvin Edward Plocek and Jessie Fay "Overby" Plocek. His brothers, Edward A. Plocek and Melvin D. Plocek.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Phyllis J. Lansford (married for 50 years), sons, Frank Plocek Jr., Michael (Kate) Plocek and David (Samantha) Plocek. His grandchildren, David Plocek Jr., Mckenzie Plocek, Bailey Plocek, and Katherine Plocek.

He will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

Pallbearers will be, David Plocek, Michael Plocek, David Plocek Jr., Frank Plocek Jr., Jonesy Lansford Jr., Chris Henicke, Matthew Santos and James Wells. Honorary pallbearers will be, Jonesy Lansford Sr., Wayne Lansford, Matt Lansford, David Jenkins, Richard Tetzlaff, James "Skeeter" Tetzlaff, Jack Van Cleve, Mark Plocek and Jimmy Plocek.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Peters Funeral Home from 4:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. with a Rosary to be held at 7:00p.m. Funeral Services will be on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 10:00a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Cotulla West Cemetery.