Michael J. Bowan, 67, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017, in Shawano.

Michael was born on Oct. 30, 1949, to the late Earl and Lillie (Seehafer) Bowan. He graduated from Marion High School and lived in the town of Pella and Shawano area most of his life.

Mike cooked at several restaurants in the area, including Happy Corners, Hunter Haus and the North Star Casino.

Michael is survived by his sister-in-law, Dorothy Bowan, of Shawano, and two nephews, Jeff (Marlene) Bowan and Tom Bowan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Roseann Bowan; his brother, Allan Bowan; and his niece, Jolene Bowan.

In honoring Mike’s wishes, no services will be held.

Swedberg Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

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Glenn Gene Ebelt, 49, of Shawano, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2017, in Shawano.

Glenn was born in Shawano on Sept. 7, 1967, the son of Judy (Owen) Mlsna and the late Larry Ebelt. He lived in the Shawano area most of his life and enjoyed being outdoors hunting and fishing.

Glenn is survived by two children, Skyler (Ryan) Patterson and Brooke Gipp; his mother, Judy (Leslie) Mlsna of Shawano; one brother, Marc; his niece, Courtney (Tim) Mayer; and his nephew, Marcus Ebelt.

He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Ebelt.

Private family services were held.

Swedberg Funeral Home assisted the family with the arrangements.

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Vyola M. Jensen, formerly of Shawano, passed away peacefully into our Lord’s loving arms on April 7, 2017, after a brief hospital stay. She was 96 years old.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of almost 63 years, Everett Jensen; her son, Tom (Miriam) Jensen; and, her granddaughter, Lori Jensen.

She is survived by her sons, David (Anne) Jensen, of Black River Falls, and Jon (Tammy) Jensen, of St. Louis, Missouri; her daughter, Patrice (David Allie) Jensen, of St. Paul, Minnesota; 19 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Hattie Grosskopf; two sisters-in-law, Kathy Jensen and Rose Wesener; and many nephews, nieces and friends.

She was born in Shawano and grew up in Pella, where she met her future husband, Everett. They were married in Nashville, Tennessee, during Everett’s service in World War II. She was a loving and giving wife and mother, always greeting everyone with a sweet smile. She loved her church, baking, reading, her cats and doing needlepoint.

She is very sadly missed.

Funeral services will be conducted at Divine Savior Lutheran Church in Shawano at 11:30 a.m. May 13. Visitation with the family will begin at the church at 10:30 a.m. Following a light lunch, she will be interred at 1 p.m. beside her husband at the Pella Opening Cemetery.

David John Sweet, 46, of Keshena, formerly of Waukesha, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2017.

Arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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Roy A. Behnke, 95, of Clintonville, entered eternal rest with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory of Clintonville is assisting his family.

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Doris J. Steenbock, 86, of the Township of Larrabee, passed away Tuesday evening, May 9, 2017, at Pine Manor Healthcare Center, Embarrass.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting the family.

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David Bahr, 86, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017, in Weston.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano.

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On May 10, 2017, Marian Ethel Monroe passed away peacefully into her Lord’s loving arms after a courageous battle with many health issues.

She was born on March 4, 1936, to Lenor and Linda (Boerst) Stuewer in Shawano. She was raised and lived her entire life in Bonduel. She never wanted to leave. Bonduel was truly her home. She graduated from Bonduel High School and was a lifelong member at St. Paul Lutheran Church. She loved God and her church.

Marian worked her entire life in customer service at the following businesses: Equity Livestock, K&G Sporting Goods, Rollman Homes, North County Homes and Kwik Trip. She volunteered for the Red Cross by helping with the blood drives in Bonduel. She loved to socialize and visit at Red Rooster. She was an avid bowler and was in the Shawano Women’s Bowling Association Hall of Fame. Marian also served as president of the Shawano Women’s Bowling Association. Her passion was watching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren participate in various sporting events. She loved the Bonduel Broncos where she took tickets for games for many years. She loved the Brewers, Packers, Badgers and the Bears — the Bonduel variety not the “other” ones.

Marian also enjoyed tending bar at Vic’s where she kept the scoreboard for the softball team and kept up on local happenings. In her retirement, she enjoyed baking, cooking and canning for all of her loved ones.

Marian is survived by her children, Cindy (Kenny) Huebner, of Shawano, Jeffrey Monroe, of Neenah, and Kim Conradt, of Green Bay; eight grandchildren, Jason (Jill) Wesenberg, Cheri (Al) Weier, Jamie (Bob) Shaw, Jessica Monroe, Jennifer Monroe, Nathaniel Monroe, Paul (Traci) Conradt and Mallory Conradt; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson; a brother, Leon (Donna) Stuewer, of Bonduel; a sister, Dianne Adkins, of Bonduel; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her former husband, Richard Monroe; and a brother-in-law, Mark Adkins.

A funeral service for Marian will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 2017, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Tim Shoup officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Swedberg-Wendt Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

Marian’s family would like to extend a special thanks to ThedaCare staff and hospice, Dr. Divjak, Lakeland Industries, Laura Thayer, Pastor Shoup and Paiser’s Oak Haven.

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Richard D. Pero, 66, of Oneida, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Green Bay.

Richard was born in Milwaukee on March 13, 1951, the son of Francis “Frisco” Pero and the late Dorothy (Doxtator) Keating.

Richard was married to Kathy J. LeRoy, who preceded him in death on June 21, 2003. He was an enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin and enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers.

More than anything, Richard loved spending time with his daughters and grandchildren.

Richard is survived by two daughters, Heather Pero, of Green Bay, and Stacy Pero, of De Pere; five grandchildren, Glen, Delsin, Justin, Ella and David; his father, Francis “Frisco” Pero, of Bad River; as well as two sisters, Carla (William) Bauer, of Appleton, and Darla (David) Klemmensen, of Minnesota; and his nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy; his wife, Kathy; and one brother, Lamar.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2017, at Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Following the service, a potluck will be held at the American Legion on Lieg Street in Shawano.

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Bart R. Crowe Jr., 22, passed away Thursday evening, May 11, 2017, at Agrace Hospice Center in Fitchburg.

Funeral service arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Carol Ann Hock, 70, of Bonduel, passed away at her home on Friday, May 12, 2017.

Carol was born on April 13, 1947, in Green Bay to the late Harline and Grace (Tesch) Schmit. Carol graduated from Seymour High School and was united in marriage to Carlton Hock in Green Bay on Oct. 28, 1963. Together the couple raised seven children and operated a dairy farm in the town of Hartland.

Carol enjoyed farming, tending to her flowers and taking care of her dogs. She loved going for motorcycle rides and sightseeing but enjoyed nothing more than spending time with her family and her grandchildren.

Carol was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother and will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.

Carol is survived by her husband of over 53 years, Carl Hock; seven children, Timothy (Kim) Hock Sr., of Texas, Leland Hock, of Texas, Carla (Doug) Garnto, of Alabama, Tina Socha-Genz, of Krakow, Laura Hock, of Louisiana, Lisa (Randy) Kraning, of Bonduel, and Rebecca (Galen) Staszak, of Pulaski; grandchildren, Timothy Hock Jr., Titan Hock, Kourtney Hock, Hannah Hock, Haley Hock, Lucas Hock, Garrick (Amanda) Hock, Genna Hock, Kylee (Jake) Malone, Samantha (Brian) Hicks, Justina Socha, Anthony Socha Jr., Michaela (Jamie) Lardinois, Kierstin Genz, Chairity Genz, Harline Genz, Brandon (Areial) Nelson, Travis Nelson, Kara Nelson, Krista Nelson, Colton Field, Amber (Cory) Zaddack, Craig Kraning, Bailee Kraning, Camryn Kraning, Trevor Kraning, Evan Staszak and Emma Staszak; 11 great-grandchildren with two more on the way; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Betty and Leland Blohm and Richard and Germaine Hock; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and a son-in-law, Anthony Socha Sr.

A funeral service for Carol will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 19, 2017, at Swedberg Wendt Funeral Home in Bonduel with the Rev. Brian Walt officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 4-8 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

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David R. Bahr, 86, of Cecil, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 11, 2017, at Weston.

He was born on Jan. 21, 1931, in Shawano to the late Paul and Edna (Lemke) Bahr. He married Erna Miller on Dec. 3, 1977.

Dave lived his entire life in Cecil. He graduated from Bonduel High School, where he played baseball, football and basketball. He continued his interest in sports by officiating football, basketball and baseball for many years. Dave was a driving force in creating the Little League baseball program in the Cecil area. He worked for the Bonduel School District for 39 years in building maintenance and for 49 years as a bus driver.

Dave was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Town of Washington. A devoted public servant, Dave spent many years serving the village of Cecil as property assessor, village marshal, village trustee and village president. He was a member of the Cecil-Town of Washington Fire Department for 25 years. Dave was an active member of the Cecil Lions Club. He was a charter member and served the club in a variety of offices, including the position of club secretary, which he held for many years. In addition, he also served the Lions at the state level as a zone chairman, deputy district governor and district governor. He attended many state and international Lions conventions.

Dave is survived by his wife, Erna; his children, Steven (Michelle) Bahr, of Ringle, and Karin Coolidge, of Bradenton, Florida; stepson, David (Debbie) Miller, of Howard; stepdaughter-in-law, Carol Miller, of Mayville; grandchildren, Megan (Jim) Tonn, Ryan Bahr and Cassandra Coolidge; stepgrandchildren, Kathleen Miller (fiancé Michael Vey), Michael Miller, Brooke (Steve) Collier, Shana Sperberg and Cole Sperberg; great-grandson, Jordan Tonn; great-stepgrandchildren, Sullivan and Amelia Collier, Bryten Sperberg; sister, Verna Brusewitz, Cecil; brother, Roger (Diana) Bahr, Little Chute; and sister-in-law, Shelby Bahr, Cecil.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ethel, who died in infancy; brother, Dennis Bahr; brother-in-law, Daniel Brusewitz; and stepson, Robert Miller.

Funeral services for Dave will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Town of Washington with the Rev. Steven Pockat officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Shawano. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Monday, May 15, at Swedberg Zastrow Funeral Home, Cecil, and again at the church from 9 a.m. until the time for service.

Dave’s family extends a special thank you to Dr. Gary Sweet, Aspirus Wausau Hospital Med-Surg ICU and floor units, and Atrium Post-Acute Care Staff for their excellent care and compassion in taking care of Dave.

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Edna L. Kasuboski, 98, of Clintonville, passed away May 12, 2017, at Greentree Health & Rehabilitation Center, Clintonville.

The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville, is assisting the family.

Wayne Stanford Peterson, 76, of Henderson, Nevada, passed away on April 20, 2017.

He was born on March 22, 1941, to Edna and Stanford Peterson in Shawano and was a 20-year resident of Henderson.

Mr. Peterson graduated from Gresham High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1964. After graduating from university, he became one of the first Peace Corps volunteers, serving for two years in Brazil. During his time in the Peace Corps he started the first privately funded welfare organization for the poor in Brazil, S.O.S., which still operates today. In 1967 he was appointed by the president to the U.S. Information Agency Foreign Service, and served for 13 years in diplomatic positions at American embassies in Brazil, Vietnam and Kenya. In 1980 he was appointed policy officer at USIA in Washington, D.C. He was later the director of the Fulbright Scholarship Program, a position he held for 17 years until his retirement in 1997.

Wayne was a talented painter, author and international speaker. His book, “Extraordinary Times, Extraordinary Beings” has been published in several languages.

Wayne was preceded in death by his father, Stanford Peterson, and sisters, Patricia M. Peterson and Bonnie K. Tillman.

He is survived by his mother, Edna Peterson-Comer, Henderson, Nevada; brother, Mark A. (Bonnie) Peterson, Lake St. Louis, Missouri; sister, Michelle (David) Peterson Dresia, New York, New York; nephew, Nohr Tillman, St. Clare Shores, Michigan; nieces, Erika (Paul) Spencer, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Christine (Darren) Gospodarski, Wildwood, Missouri, and Ingrid (Kevin) Kopp, St. Charles, Missouri; grandnieces, Renae Gospodarski, Jocelyn Spencer and Kiley Spencer; and grandnephews, Erik Gospodarski and Leif Kopp.

A memorial service will be held June 3 in Henderson.

Gene Byron Buettner was born on July 3, 1951, in Shawano to Ida (Adams) and Ernest Buettner Sr.

Gene graduated from Shawano High School in 1969. In 1970, he chose to serve our country by joining the U.S. Navy, even spending some of his time in Spain.

He married Sandra (Darrow) Krauski in 1973. They were able to live all over the country as he served and with his career in retail. They then settled in Minnesota, where they were blessed with a set of twins, Matthew and Chrystie. Gene loved the western lifestyle, and the family would eventually move to Billings, Montana.

Gene was fortunate enough to have a second chance at love and met his soulmate, Sharon Ochs. Along with her daughter, Kathy, they were able to create one large blended family.

Gene was a very loving, kind man. He very much enjoyed cooking on his Traeger, sports and watching NASCAR races. Go Packers!

Gene was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ida and Ernest Sr., along with his brother, Ernest Buettner Jr., and sister, Bonnie Buettner (Mier).

He is survived by his brother, Dale Sr.; his love and soul mate, Sharon; children, Matthew (John), Chrystie and Kathy (Brian); and grandchildren; as well as many friends, relatives and “kids” who grew up around the Buettner household.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to the family or to Independence Hall, 710 Lake Elmo Drive, Billings, MT 59105, in memory of Gene Buettner, to assist our veterans trying to get back on their feet, which Gene very much supported. He was always there to lend a hand.

Dian L. Cook, 69, of Shawano, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 12, 2017, in Shawano.

Dian was born on June 27, 1947, in Springfield, Illinois, a daughter of Donaldeen (nee Armstrong) Robinson and the late Rodney Robinson. She grew up in Springfield and moved to Shawano in 1979. Dian had been employed as a driver for the Shawano City Cab and later worked at the Menominee casino, retiring in 2010. She loved to play bingo and also enjoyed playing the slot machines at the casino.

Dian adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her two daughters, Janna Glenn, of Shawano, and Dawn (special friend, Brian Seger) Fagg, of Green Bay; two stepsons, Troy (Elly) Glenn and James (Mindy) Glenn Jr., both of Springfield, Illinois; her mother, Donaldeen Robinson, of Shawano; 10 grandchildren, Marrissa (Joe) Dallmann, Andrew (special friend, Samantha) Cook, David Thompson, Thomas Smits, Christina Seger, Matthew Seger, Katheryn Glenn, Marc Glenn, Keary Glenn and Brittany Glenn; two great-grandchildren, Kailyn Dallmann and Morgan Dallmann; and her brother, Butch Fagg.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Cook, and her father, Rodney Robinson.

A memorial service for Dian L. Cook will be announced at a later date.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Col. Curtis Delaine Westphal, USAF retired, 87, of Austin, Texas, died April 30, 2017.

Col. Westphal was born in Bonduel. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School and Bonduel High School, after which he attended Whitewater and Oshkosh state colleges. He enlisted in the Air Force in May 1951 and retired in 1981 after 30 years of service. He was awarded the Silver Star, seven Air Force Crosses, 34 Air Medals and the Bronze Star for gallantry in action. Among his other awards are two Legion of Merits, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with eight oak leaf clusters, Army good conduct medal and the Combat Readiness medal.

Col. Westphal flew 512 combat missions in Vietnam as an F-4 fighter aircraft commander. He is credited with one MIG-21 destroyed.

He was a life member of the VFW, Disabled American Veterans and the Retired Officer’s Association. He was also a member of the Red River Rats.

Survivors include his wife, Thanomsri, of Austin; son, Curtis D. II, Arvada, Colorado; daughter, Susan Shockley, Dallas, Texas; son, Steven, St. Petersburg, Florida; son, Siva, U.S. Army, Austin, Texas; daughter, Valee, Austin, Texas, Nicki Westphal, Shawano; Patcharanin Puvanardpitaksid, Bangkok, Thailand; sister, Nancy Pierce, Aurora, Colorado; and brother, Kenneth, Shawano.

No local service. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery.

Thomas A. Suttner, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017, at his home in Shawano surrounded by family.

A funeral Mass for Thomas A. Suttner will be celebrated on Friday, May 19, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shawano. The Rev. Luke Ferris will be the celebrant. Family and friends may call on Thursday, May 18, 2017, from 4-6:30 p.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service in Shawano. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will begin again on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Sacred Heart from 10 a.m. until the hour of Mass. Full military honors will be conducted by Shawano AmVets Post 10 at the church. Interment will take place in Red Springs Cemetery, Town of Red Springs, next to the love of his life, Grace, and their beloved pets.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences at www.mickelsonfs.com.

David Wegner, 76, of Bonduel, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Green Bay. Born on March 22, 1941, he was the son of the late Loren and Bernice (Gehm) Wegner.

David graduated from Bonduel schools in 1959, and on May 5, 1962, he was united in marriage to Sandra Bohm at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Zachow. Together the couple operated a dairy farm until 1993. Dave also worked at Packerland Packing for 21 years, retiring in 2014. In his free time Dave loved being outdoors. He spent countless hours in the woods, planting trees, making wood and doing landscaping in the yard. He truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, spending quality time with his family and friends.

David is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandy; his children, Troy (Anita) Wegner, of Bonduel, Tracy (Jerry) McClone, of Bonduel, Tricia (Josh) Marohl, of Bonduel, and Trent (Sherry) Wegner, of Cecil; grandchildren, Ashley (Bob), Derek (Terri), Cody (Ashley), Marissa, Courtney (Brandon), Heather, Rilynn, Dillon (Kenzy), Brandon (Casey), Nolan, Austin, and Carter; great-grandchildren, Chase, Zachary, Jeremiah, Audrey, Dawson and another great-granddaughter on the way. He is also survived by a brother, Donald (Marge) Wegner, of Minnesota, as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lauren Marohl; his parents; a sister, Mary Weix; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lucille and Cennie Bohm; and a sister-in-law, Vickie Bohm.

A funeral service for David will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 22, 2017, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bonduel with the Rev. Mark Palmer officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Sunday from 4-8 p.m. and again on Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of the funeral.

Swedberg Wendt Funeral Home is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

David’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the Bellin Health team and Unity Hospice, especially Michelle and Stacie, for their loving, concerned care for David.

“This life is just temporary; heaven is eternity.” — Dave

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Donald D. Pleshek, 82, a beloved Bohemian, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, surrounded by his family at his home in the town of Waukechon.

Don was born on Nov. 5, 1934, a son of the late Bernard “Buck” and Marcella “Sally” (Raatz) Pleshek. Don started his education at Porter School, moving on to graduate from Shawano High School in 1952. Following school he was drafted and served his country in the U.S. Army’s 4th Armored Division. He was stationed in Ulm, Germany, for two years. After the military, Don came home to work at the family business, Pleshek’s Pavilion.

Over the years, in addition to bartending, hosting large farm weddings and running a meat locker, Don started several businesses including a saw mill, fire wood and Christmas tree farm. Don also had a love for logging cedar swamps in the February winters, then processing the cedar into lumber, poles and posts throughout the summer months. A true “Cedar Savage.” He also worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a rural carrier.

Don enjoyed the good things that life had to offer, some arguably in excess. These included the Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers, strawberries, playing cribbage, Bud Lite, gardening, wood working, hunting, spending time with his grandkids, banana cream pie, and possibly a sturgeon or two from the mighty Wolf River.

Don was blessed to have two children whom he was very proud of, and his greatest joy was deer hunting with the boys and close friends at Camp Ruff-It.

Don is survived by his children, Joe (Wanda) Pleshek, of Cambridge, and Matt (Beverly) Pleshek, of Bonduel; his grandchildren, Brock, Ava, Lila and James Pleshek; his cousins, Mary (Jim) Marohl and Paul (Mary) Pleshek; and his special friend, Jan Born.

Don was preceded in death by his parents.

A time to remember and celebrate the life of Donald D. Pleshek will take place on Monday, May 22, from 3-6:30 p.m. at Mickelson Funeral Service of Shawano. A service will be held at 6:30 p.m. with Deacon James Lonick and Bert Grover officiating. Full military honors will be conducted at the funeral home by the Shawano AMVETS Post 10. Inurnment will take place in the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are preferred for the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery in the name of Don Pleshek.

Mickelson Funeral & Cremation Service of Shawano is assisting the family with arrangements.

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The family would like to thank Lakeland Care District (Angie and Kristie), ThedaCare at Home and Dr. Pahl for all of the care they provided to Don in his final months. A sincere thank you to Paul Pleshek for his love and concern that Don received on a daily basis.