Delbert Pluemer

Delbert Pluemer

December 03, 1933 - February 05, 2026

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Delbert H. Pluemer, 92, of Platteville, Wisconsin died on Thursday, February 5, 2026 with his loving wife and family by his side at Edenbrook of Platteville.  A Celebration of Life will be held at Noon, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory of Platteville.  Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home on Tuesday.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Delbert Pluemer Memorial Fund.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Delbert was born on December 3, 1933, in Potosi, Wisconsin, eldest of the nine children of Sylvester “Jim” and Viola (Reuter) Pluemer.  He was united in marriage to Donna White on February 14, 1984 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Delbert began his work career at Farley and Letcher's in Dubuque, Iowa for 10 years.  He then worked for several construction companies for the next 30 years rising to the position of Superintendent.  Delbert finished his career working for 10 years as the Street Supervisor for the City of Platteville.

Delbert loved playing cards, solving jigsaw puzzles, fishing, hunting and sports.  His favorite sport was playing fastpitch softball where he excelled for many years and was inducted into the Wisconsin Fastpitch Hall of Fame in 2010.  Delbert loved to take Donna out for a good supper and a night full of country and western dancing.

Delbert is survived by his wife, Donna, daughter, Debbie (Rich) Christopherson; step-sons, Rich (Bonnie) White, Randy (Cindy) White, Russ (Michelle) White and Bart (Kara) White; 11 step-grandchildren; 26 step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Doris Stark, Marie (Norm) Kemnitzer and Velma Grimes; brothers, Walter “Baldy” and Norbert; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Pluemer, Marie Kratochwill, Jan Digman and Vicki Miles and many nieces and nephews.

Delbert was preceded in death by his parents; step-son, Rodney White; step-grandchildren, Jessica Cundieff and Taylor White; sister, Dolores “Sis” Nihles; brothers, Loel and Francis; sisters-in-law Millie Pluemer and Bonnie Pluemer; brothers-in-law, Bob Nihles, Clayton Stark and Jerry Grimes.

Delbert's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the very caring staffs of Edenbrook, St Croix Hospice, Southwest Health Center Hospital, Dr. Jeffrey White and Dr. Dianna Bearse.

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Shirley Van Natta Dive
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Delbert and my dad Roy made lots of memories together on so many fishing trips. I can remember Delbert sitting at the kitchen table with a beer and telling lots of stories. He was so good to my dad and I always appreciated that. So sorry to hear of his passing.
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michele bartels
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my deepest sympathy, hugs!
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michele bartels
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my deepest sympathy, hugs to the family!
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Ed and Sue Moffett
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Our Condolences to Delbert’s family. I have fond memories of Delbert when they lived in Rewey, right behind the Moffett Grocery store, the Rewey Mercantile. When I had a paper route for the Telegraph Hearld from Dubuque, Delbert was a customer – but he rarely paid, because when I went to collect, we would play “black jack” for the weekly paper. It was always a challenge for me. I recall, the hours of Rewey Fast Pitch softball games, Delbert was the catcher, and somehow, he got a lot of batters to swing at a pitch - when they should not have. He was awesome. Rest-in-peace, my friend! Ed Moffett
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Holly E Peer
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Dear Deb , so sorry for your loss. My Dad died before New Years. I know that it is heartbreaking. Please know I send my love and sympathy to you all.
BJ
Big Jim
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Always enjoyed visiting with Delbert. I remember when he retired we at Big Jim's gave him orange boots and a orange robe. So he could be safe getting to the mailbox. Nice man

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