Wilbur Plowman's Obituary
Wilbur Wayne (Web) Plowman
King, WI
Age 77 – passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King, WI. He was born on September 17, 1932 in Neillsville, WI, the son of Harold and Ruby (Ferguson) Plowman. He married Joyce Y. Trevean on January 20, 1958 at Camp Smith, HI.
Wilbur is survived by his wife, Joyce Plowman of Waupaca, daughters; Evelyn Plowman of Waupaca, Deborah Le (Fiancé; Marshall Guyette) of Waupaca, Cathy Koepke of Appleton, Laurie (Dave) Klieforth of Neillsville, and Patty (Terry) Dellenbach of Rhinelander, grandchildren; Rachel (Chris) Hunt, Daniel Le, Emma Le, Taylor and Brandon Koepke, Mitchell and Matthew Klieforth, and Alicia Plowman, and a great grandson; Ethan Hunt. He is also survived by brothers; Robert (Shirley) Plowman and Harold (Bobbette) Plowman, Jr, both of Wisconsin Rapids, and sisters; Iola Olds of Wisconsin Rapids, and Linda Holden of California. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers; John, Darrell, and Larry Plowman.
Wilbur had served in the U.S. Marines Corps from March 25, 1953 until he was honorably discharged on April 30, 1975. He had served in the Korean War and three tours of duty in the Viet Nam War. He had attained the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his service in the Marine Corps Wilbur worked for the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation in Rhinelander. He had worked in the maintenance department and had been employed with the D.O.T. for about 17 years. Web loved fishing, especially Musky fishing. He enjoyed doing carpentry work. He was a person who was always available to lend a hand, even if he didn’t know the person. He loved the time he could spend with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Waupaca.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 1:30 PM at the Wisconsin Veterans Home – Main Chapel in King, WI, with the Reverend Jeff Holtan – Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church, officiating. Interment will be in the Central Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in King, WI. A visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4:00 – 8:00 PM at the Holly Funeral Home in Waupaca, WI, and again on Thursday from 12:30 – 1:30 at the Wisconsin Veterans Home – Main Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be directed to the Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church of Waupaca, WI in memory of Wilbur W. (Web) Plowman. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca, WI is assisting the family with arrangements.
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