Paul M. Plachetka

Paul M. Plachetka, age 89, of Reedsburg, passed away on Wednesday, October 7,

2026, at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on November 12, 1936, in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the son of Joseph and Christina (Mislivecek) Plachetka.

Paul was a 1954 graduate of Hillsboro High School. Following high school, he was

drafted into the U.S. Army Reserves, where he served for several years. He was a

lifelong farmer, beginning on his family farm shortly after high school and later moving to a farm in Dellona Township, rural Reedsburg, where he farmed until his retirement. He also sold DeKalb seed corn for many years and was a top seller many of those years.

On June 5, 1965, Paul was united in marriage to Janice D. Schuette at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters. Janice preceded him in death on May 16, 2023.

Paul was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus for 46 years. He was an avid bowler who looked forward to participating in bowling leagues and tournaments.  He also enjoyed attending and selling items at several auctions.  After retirement he spent quality time fishing.  He also enjoyed receiving several visits from neighbors and friends to share farming stories. He was a devoted Wisconsin sports fan.  Paul and his family enjoyed travelling to various places throughout the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, Caribbean, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and China.  Above all, Paul enjoyed spending time with his family and cherished the memories they shared. He watched several of his grandson’s sporting games throughout the years and cheered him on.

He is survived by his daughters, Rhonda Watton of Jackson, WI, and Randi

(Tim) Zinter of Ham Lake, MN; his grandson, Hunter Zinter; his sister, Helen Gawronski (Edward) Miller of Reedsburg WI; sisters-in-law, Carol Plachetka of Weyauwega, WI and Darlene Schuette of Wisconsin Dells, WI; and several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Paul was also preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Francis (Stella) Plachetka and Edward Plachetka; and brothers-in-law, Gaelyn Schuette and Ronald Gawronski.

Funeral services for Paul Plachetka will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Reedsburg. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Farber Funeral Home in Reedsburg and again on Wednesday morning from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Reedsburg. Memorials may be made to the Reedsburg Food Pantry in Paul’s name.

Thank you to the doctors and nurses at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center for the care given. Thank you also to Jennie Gawronski for the help provided on a daily basis. Your generosity is much appreciated.