Delbert H. Pluemer

Delbert H. Pluemer, 92, of Platteville, Wisconsin died on Thursday, February 5, 2026 with his loving wife and family by his side at Edenbrook of Platteville. A Celebration of Life will be held at Noon, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory of Platteville. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Delbert Pluemer Memorial Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Delbert was born on December 3, 1933, in Potosi, Wisconsin, eldest of the nine children of Sylvester "Jim" and Viola (Reuter) Pluemer. He was united in marriage to Donna White on February 14, 1984 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Delbert began his work career at Farley and Letcher's in Dubuque, Iowa for 10 years. He then worked for several construction companies for the next 30 years rising to the position of Superintendent. Delbert finished his career working for 10 years as the Street Supervisor for the City of Platteville.

Delbert loved playing cards, solving jigsaw puzzles, fishing, hunting and sports. His favorite sport was playing fastpitch softball where he excelled for many years and was inducted into the Wisconsin Fastpitch Hall of Fame in 2010. Delbert loved to take Donna out for a good supper and a night full of country and western dancing.

Delbert is survived by his wife, Donna, daughter, Debbie (Rich) Christopherson; step-sons, Rich (Bonnie) White, Randy (Cindy) White, Russ (Michelle) White and Bart (Kara) White; 11 step-grandchildren; 26 step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Doris Stark, Marie (Norm) Kemnitzer and Velma Grimes; brothers, Walter "Baldy" and Norbert; sisters-in-law, Kathryn Pluemer, Marie Kratochwill, Jan Digman and Vicki Miles and many nieces and nephews.

Delbert was preceded in death by his parents; step-son, Rodney White; step-grandchildren, Jessica Cundieff and Taylor White; sister, Dolores "Sis" Nihles; brothers, Loel and Francis; sisters-in-law Millie Pluemer and Bonnie Pluemer; brothers-in-law, Bob Nihles, Clayton Stark and Jerry Grimes.

Delbert's family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the very caring staffs of Edenbrook, St Croix Hospice, Southwest Health Center Hospital, Dr. Jeffrey White and Dr. Dianna Bearse.