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1938
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2012
Robert Pliska Obituary
Robert worked as the Dean of Students at Aces Xavier High School where he also taught history, government, and coached football, basketball, and track. He taught and coached at St. Mary's High School, Menasha, and worked as a salesman for Murphy Concrete and Construction, Appleton. Robert had a big heart, and always gave what he could to help his family, friends, students, and the boys he coached.
Robert is survived by his four children, Jenifer (Greg) Wagner, Naperville, IL, Elizabeth (Doug) Femal, Waukesha, Robert (Maura) Pliska Jr; Marquette, MI, and Mary Rowe, Oshkosh; nine grandchildren; three sisters, Kathy (Ron) Vallin, Plover, Mary Ann Schmidt, Wisconsin Rapids, and Barbara (Bob) Dulick, Wilmington, DE; sister-in-law, Jean Pliska, Stevens Point; and the mother of his children, Patricia Hess. He was preceded in death by a brother, David; step father, Leonard Leberg; and brother-in-law, George Schmidt.
In keeping with Robert's wishes a private family gathering will be held. Memorials may be directed to: World Vision Global Food Crisis, C/O Robert Pliska, P.O. Box 9716 Federal Way, WA. 98063
Robert's family would like to thank the ICU staff at St Elizabeth Hospital for their care and compassion.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N Richmond St.
Appleton 733-5435
www.valleyfh.com
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Bob Strick
February 21, 2012
Bob, dear friend, we shared many, many good times together. Whether it be at your basketball games, football games, the brat cookouts that we had every winter or the good times we at Xavier just being friends. You and your family will always be in thoughts and in my prayers.
Tim Van Handel
February 21, 2012
Best teacher I ever had...
I think about him often; he believed in me.
Dave Van Lieshout
February 19, 2012
My condolences to your family on the loss of your father and grandfather. I ran track and helped with the basketball team for Coach in his first years at XHS.I never had him for a teacher but he had an influence on my life. I do remember getting a few rides in his Rambler.
Fr Timon, Capuchin
Fr Timon Costello
February 19, 2012
The name of Bob Plishka is well known in the founding years of Villa Hope half way house in Appleton. It an era when many did not thinkn it good to have a nice place to stay for "those people". Bob Pliks was a force echoing his faith and concern for all.
His death brings sadness to me and the many lives that he influenced.
Fr Timon Costello, Capuchin
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