Dr. Robert Arch Plummer January 4, 1941 - May 22, 2025

Dr. Robert Arch Plummer, 84, of Macungie, formerly of Salix, PA, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Mosser Nursing Home, Trexlertown, PA. He was the husband of Barbara Anne (Gilmore) Plummer. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in September 2025. Born in Connellsville, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Wood Plummer and Margaret A. (Gall) Plummer.

Robert was a graduate of Portage High School in 1958, where he was the valedictorian of his class. He received his undergraduate degree from Juniata College in 1962 and graduated from Temple Medical School in 1966.

Dr. Plummer was an Air Force veteran at the rank of Captain and a physician in private family practice for 23 years in the Johnstown area before joining the staff of the Occupational Health Department at UPMC Lee Hospital. Dr. Plummer was a life-member of the American Academy of Family Practice. He was also a member of the PA Medical Society and the Cambria County Medical Society, where he was a former president. Robert was a 33rd degree mason and was a member of Mountain Lodge #281 in Altoona, PA. He was also a member of the Jaffa Shrine Temple, also in Altoona.

Robert was an avid hunter and fisherman and semi-professional skeet shooter.

Survivors: Wife, Barbara; Daughters: Laura Anne Plummer and her husband Ben Van Maurik of Zaandam, Netherlands, Dr. Lisa Marie Plummer and her husband Gerhard J. Geldenhuys of Orefield, PA; Grandchildren: Brennan Robert Gerancher, Morgan Joy Van Maurik; Sister: Jean (Plummer) Zook and her husband Dr. Thomas Zook of Ashville, NC; Niece: Jessica Zook and her husband Ben Kearns; Nephew: Ian Zook and his wife Katie Overfield-Zook.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Plummer’s memory can be made to any Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.

As per Dr. Plummer’s wishes, there will not be any services. Arrangements are by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. www.stephensfuneral.com.