Background
Pletcher, Eldon was born on September 10, 1922 in Goshen, Indiana, United States. Son of Arthur and Dora (Cripe) Pletcher.
Pletcher, Eldon was born on September 10, 1922 in Goshen, Indiana, United States. Son of Arthur and Dora (Cripe) Pletcher.
Student, Chicago Academy Fine Arts, 1941-1942; student, University Aberdeen, Scotland, 1945; student, John Herron Art School, Indianapolis, 1946-1947.
Editorial cartoonist, Sioux City (Iowa) Journal, 1949-1966; editorial cartoonist, The Times-Picayune, 1966-1985; free-lance gag cartoonist, Sat. Eve. Post, Rotarian, National Enquirer, other publications.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Veterans of Foreign Wars, Association American Editorial Cartoonists.
Married Barbara Jeanne Jones, January 29, 1948. Children— Thomas Lee, Ellen Irene.