NEENAH, WI -- Plexus Corp. executive Paul Ehlers, 51, died June 10 from cancer. Ehlers, who had been on medical leave since January 2007, was executive vice president and chief operating officer.

In a statement, chief executive Dean Foate said, "Paul was a tremendous leader and a trusted friend. His passion for life, his competitive nature and his eternal optimism resonated in everything he did. The overwhelming expressions of support over the past few months from customers, suppliers and fellow Plexus associates around the world is a testament to the positive impact that Paul had on the people and businesses that he touched. He will be deeply missed."

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