Richard A. Pliner
September 07, 1946 - January 24, 2016
Obituary
SUN PRAIRIE-Richard A. Pliner, age 69, of Sun Prairie went home to the Lord on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at his home. He was born on Sept. 7, 1946, the son of Robert and Evelyn (Spencer) Pliner of Richland Center. Richard graduated from Richland Center High School in 1964 and was united in marriage to Patricia (McClaren) in 1968. He served in the U.S. Army and worked at Ohio Medical (Datex Ohmeda) for 35+ years. Richard loved to gamble and spend time with his friends at DeJope. His pride and joy were his grandchildren, Thomas, Tyler and Travis, and great-grandson, Treysinn. He was a very loving and devoted father and grandfather who will be deeply missed. Richard is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Tom) Schultz of Barneveld; three grandsons, Thomas, Tyler and Travis; great-grandson, Treysinn; father, Robert Pliner of Richland Center; brother, James (Sue) Pliner of Texas; sisters, Sherry (Craig) Peach of Richland Center and Shirley (Glen) Rogers of Boscobel; and nieces, Toni, Betty, Christina, Valarie and Melissa. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Pliner; son, Douglas Pliner; and ex-wife, Patricia Pliner. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, at 6 p.m., on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Burial will be held at Woodstock Cemetery in Richland Center. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Thu Jan 28, 2016 @ 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Thu Jan 28, 2016 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Mary Affeldt
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Michelle your family here at Unity Point Health / Meriter hospital are all thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Some of us got to meet your father and he was just the nicest person. So easy to talk to / caring and had a wonderful sense of humor. A couple of his jokes / phrases he used or you shared that he said will always stick with me. I know you will miss your daily conversations that you had with him. He'll have them all laughing up there in heaven. You take care and let us know if you need anything. Mary and the rest of us here at the hospital.
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Eileen Dresser
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I was the nurse at Ohmeda and knew your dad for many years. I agree with Mary Affeldt what a nice guy he was and I enjoyed visiting with him . My sympathies to the family.
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Michelle and Tom and family--I so sorry for your loss. I had planned to attend the funeral today, but had a minor surgical procedure which has turned out to be more than I planned. As a result, I am unable to make it to the visitation. I am so sorry.
Please know I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Please take care