"Uncle, It was an honor to know you. I will miss you along with all of your family. Your wisdom and knowledge will never be forgotten. See you in Heaven. "
In loving memory of
Francis Lee Pflanz
January 10, 1934 - February 3, 2012
Francis Lee Pflanz, 78, of Dakota City, NE passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Regency Square Care Center in South Sioux City, NE.
Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at the Mohr Funeral Home, 1431 W. 29th Street, South Sioux City, NE with Father Oscar Perez officiating. Burial will be in the Belden Cemetery in Belden, NE. Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M., with the family present at 6:00 P.M. and a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at the funeral home. Online condolences may be posted at www.mohrfuneralhome.com.
Francis was born in rural Belden, NE on January 10, 1934, the son of Edward and Mabel (Fish) Pflanz. He grew up in the Belden area and graduated from Belden High School. He worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. Francis was also a medic in the Naval Reserve. He married Severa Lange at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Coleridge, NE. The couple lived in Belden, then Worden, Montana before Francis moved back to Dakota City, NE, due to a job transfer. After 42 years with the railroad, he retired and volunteered at the South Sioux City Senior Center where he delivered meals on wheels. He also volunteered at the South Sioux City Eagles Club.
Francis was a lifetime member of the Dakota City American Legion and the South Sioux City Eagles Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting deer and elk, and was an accomplished mechanic. He was very generous, always there to lend a helping hand. Francis especially loved his cat, Kelli.
Survivors include his wife, Severa of Worden, MT; 3 sons, Charles Pflanz of Belton, MO, Douglas Pflanz of Andover, KS and Marti Pflanz of Aliso Viejo, CA; 2 grandsons, Travis and Nathan Pflanz; brother, Donnovan (Rosemary) Pflanz of Norfolk, NE; sister, Virginia (Gene) Magden of Sioux City, IA; special nieces and nephews, Dennis and Jeffrey Magden, Lori (Donny) and Cash Bratetic, Lisa (Craig) and Colin Campbell; and many other nieces and nephews.
Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Mabel Pflanz.
Tributes
"I didnt get the chance to know uncle that well based on differant issues, but i do know for a fact that he was a great man. He loved how cash made his sandwiches and seeing me and my brother when we would come up to visit. He would give the shirt off of his back if you would let him. I know he is resting in peace now and i know comfort and rest will come to my family. Rest in peace uncle francis and we love you"
"My heart aches for you Uncle but I also know that Jesus has you in his arms, no more pain, no more suffering, just everlasting love! You will be terribly missed by all of us and we were blessed to have you in our family! I will miss the way you teased mom as a little brother would, and thankyou for taking her on all the adventures you went on together , she loved it and loved you so much!! You were so good to us!! I love and miss you with all my heart! "
"To the best uncle in the world. You gave so much to your family and friends and never asked for anything in return. Thank you for blessing our lives. We will love and miss you forever. I thank Jesus for giving you peace, ultimate healing, and taking you home to heaven to have eternal life in paradise."