Aaron David Pluemer, 46, of Platteville, Wisconsin, died on Monday, October 5, 2026, at his home of an apparent heart complication. Aaron was born on September 20, 1980, in Platteville, the son of David and Vicki (McCartney) Pluemer.

Aaron graduated from Platteville High School, class of 1999, and attended Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, where he studied Police Science. He worked for many years in security at Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque and later Northwood, Iowa. After returning to Platteville, he worked for the Platteville Taxi Service.

Aaron was a young man with an old soul, enjoying playing poker, euchre and bowling. He was always willing to volunteer his time for the community of Platteville, donating time for the July 4th fireworks, Dairy Days, or selling raffle tickets to benefit the community. He was an avid Bears fan, the only one in his family, frequently attending their training camp when held in Platteville. In recent years, he loved to support his niece and nephew in their activities, taking immense pride in their accomplishments.

Aaron is survived by his parents, Dave and Vicki; sister, Lindsey (Jonathon) Weigel; niece, Savannah and nephew, Weston; paternal grandmother, Darlene McCartney; aunts and uncles, Brenda (Jim) Schambow, Terry (Teresa) Pluemer, Tammy (Doug Rogers) Wagner, Todd (Jodi) Bast and Tracy Bast; also, by many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hubert and Viola “Dodie” McCartney and Edward “Fritz’’ Pluemer.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Burial will be at Hillside Cemetery, Platteville. Visitation will be from 4:00 -7:00 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the funeral home and will continue from 10:00 AM until the time of the service on Friday. Memorials may be made to the Aaron D. Pluemer Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

AARON D. PLUEMER

September 20, 1980 - October 05, 2026

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