Francis Pluemer

Francis J. Pluemer, 84, of Livingston, Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023 at home surrounded by family. Francis was born on December 7, 1938 in Potosi Township, Grant County, the son of Sylvester and Viola (Reuter) Pluemer. Francis was married to Kathryn Morrow on July 23, 1966 and they had seven children.

Francis hauled milk cans for the Rewey Creamery, worked at John Deere and then went farming for 35 years. He and Kathryn moved to Livingston and he still went to the farm to help the boys.

Francis is survived by his wife, Kathryn; six children, Kenny (Karen) Pluemer, Teresa (Tim) Wiederholt, Vickie (Leo Jr.) Straka, Connie (Kevin) Bickford, Kevin (Nicky) Pluemer, Patti (Jason) Robertson, twelve grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Francis is further survived by three brothers; Delbert (Donna), Baldy (Bev), Norbert (Bonnie); four sisters; Dolores Nihles, Doris Stark, Marie (Norm) Kemnitzer, and Velma (Jerry) Grimes; three sisters-in-law, Ardis Kasper, Phyllis Pagenkopf and Marie Kratochwill and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and infant son, and brother Loel.

Funeral services will be at Noon, Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Platteville. Visitation will be held from on Friday from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.