"Dear Faye and Family. I am so sorry to learn about the loss of your husband and father. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Ruth (Kretz) Karn, Wittman, AZ."
In loving memory of
Donald Fleischman
April 10, 1941 - February 3, 2018
Donald Fleischman, of Antigo, died Saturday, February 3, 2018, at home. He was 76 years old. He was born on April 10, 1941, in Antigo, a son of Henry and Margaret (VanDe Hey) Fleischman. He married Faye Doucette on May 12, 1961, at St. John Catholic Church, Antigo. She survives.
Don attended Fernwood Grade School.
He began dairy farming with his father as a teenager and has operated the family farm for the past 55 years.
He enjoyed hunting, four wheeling, snowmobiling, riding motorcycle and working in the shop with his boys.
Survivors including his wife are three sons, Alan (Sally) Fleischman, Wayne (Lisa) Fleischman, Craig (Kerstin) Fleischman all of Antigo; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rose Bjorklund, Antigo, Sharon Marshall and fiancee Gary Cernoch, Antigo.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Scott in infancy; a sister, Lorraine (Leon) Husnick; two brothers, Leonard (Virginia) Fleischman, Elmer (Mary Jane) Fleischman; a brother-in-law, Bob Marshall.
The funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating.
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Tributes
"My deepest sympathy to Don's family, Faye, Rose and Sharon. I have many fond memories of time spent on that Fleischman farm many years ago. "
"Heartfelt sympathy dear Faye. Also my sincere condolences to your children and all relatives. Greetings Bettina, Germany"
"Faye I'm so sorry for your loss he was a great man always was there to help no matter how busy prayers for all???"
"My heartfelt sympathies to the entire family. May Gods' strength give you comfort during this difficult time. "