John R. Pflieger

John R. Pflieger, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10,

2024, at home under the care of his family, and Aspirus Comfort Care and

Hospice Services.

He was born July 6, 1937 in Wausau, son of the late Lawrence and Marion

(Durand) Pflieger. John was raised in Rothschild with his eight brothers and

two sisters. He spent three years in the Army, based out of Fort

Richardson, Alaska, where he was honored to be a member of the US

Army ski team. He married the love-of-his-life, Mary McGinley, on his

birthday in 1974, in her hometown of Waunakee. Together they had three

children who were the delight of his life.

John loved spending time outdoors tending to his gorgeous flowers, and

growing an abundance of vegetables for others to enjoy. An avid hunter

and fisherman, he loved sharing the bounty with others and telling tales of

his adventures. Needing nothing fancy, the simple pleasures in life brought

him great joy.

John is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary; one daughter, Sarah (Paul

Stieber) and two sons, Jason (Stefani), Shane (Ralph Paoli); three

grandsons, Zackary Stieber, and Jonny and Jase Pflieger; four brothers,

Richard (Eunice), Eugene (Mary), Mark (Mary), and David (Toni); two

sisters, Mary Davis, and Kathy (Howard) Mathis; brothers and sisters-inlaw,

Joanne Niebuhr, Kay (Richard) Endres, Jack (LaRee) McGinley, Jerry

(Gail) McGinley, Betty Pflieger, Ella Pflieger, Janice Pflieger, and numerous

nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Patrick

(Carol), Jerry, Larry, and Tom, and one brother-in-law, Bob Neibuhr.

The funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 19, 2024

at St. Mark Catholic Church, Rothschild, where John was a lifelong

member. Rev. Eric Mashak will preside. Visitation will be Friday from 9:30

a.m. until the time of service at the church.

His family extends a special thank you to all of his friends who have helped

him and spent time with him throughout the years. And to his nurse,

Shawn, and the entire team from Aspirus Hospice, thank you for your

tender, loving care.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com