"I can now see my Dad (Don Incha) and Joe talking about the good ol days in the milk house. Joe was a great man, a great friend to my Dad!! He will be missed but I see him and Dad raising hell up in heaven now!! Old Milwaukees best is flowing like a river!!"
In loving memory of
Joseph Fleischman
February 15, 1946 - July 7, 2016
Joseph Fleischman, of Antigo, died Thursday, July 7, 2016 at his home. He was 70 years old. He was born on February 15, 1946 in Antigo, a son of George and Celia (Stieber) Fleischman. He married Bonnie Paff on July 9, 1977 at St. John Catholic Church. She survives.
At age 21 he purchased the family farm from his father. He operated the farm for the past 49 years, most recently with his son Chad and son-in-law Bob.
He enjoyed drinking cold beer, hunting, trapping, riding his 1950 Harley, the Wednesday night break room group, and the Western channel.
He was a lifelong member of St. John Catholic Church in Antigo.
Survivors including his wife are five daughters, Amanda (Josh) Walker, Antigo, Mary Jo (Bob) VerHagen, Antigo, Kelli (Trent) Unsinn, Bryant, Kerri (John) Remington, Antigo, Emmy Lou Fleischman and Mike Krueger, Antigo; a son, Chad "Bugs" (Kimberly) Fleischman, Antigo; 10 grandchildren Hayden and Hannah Walker, Kadance, Joseph and Ryder Fleischman, Rory and Oliver VerHagen, Ann Marie, Penny Lane and Boone Remington; three brothers, Roman and Richard Fleischman, George (Rosemary) Fleischman JR. all of Antigo; a sister-in-law Luella Adamski; and Boots the beagle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jerome Fleischman, two sisters-in-law, Caroline and Connie Fleischman.
The funeral Mass will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Entombment will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery. Visitation will be 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday at the Bradley Funeral Home and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. A parish wake service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday also at the funeral home.
"If it ain't red it stays in the shed."
Tributes
"Thank you to everyone who came to the farm on Monday to celebrate dad's life with us all. We will never forget the greatest man in the world. We love you dad. "
"We would like to say Thank You everyone for your kind words. From, The Joe Fleischman Family"
"Hello Bonnie & Family We just found out this morning 7/11/16 the day of the funeral so could not make arrangements at work to come or we could have come on Sunday, Our thoughts and prayers for you all. Dar, Jeff & Aunt Arlene (Peetie) "
"Best potato farmer in Antigo enjoyed knowing joe and hauling his spuds. Gona miss joe. Paul Schwanz Skyline transport"
"Best potato farmer to haul for Gona miss you joe . Paul Schwanz Peterson produce"
"We are sorry to here of Joe's passing. I graduated with him; He was a wonderful person. We loaded our truck at your farm. We will miss his fun smiles and visits. Tim Sharp and Son Trucking"
"Our sympathy to all of you...friendlious guy in the neighborhood...his smile and wave will be missed.He does leave all of you a beautiful legacy.God bless."
"Joe was best man at my and Dan's wedding and let us use his Blue Charger. If there is beer in heaven, the two of them are sharing one right now! "
"I'm sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He always had a smile on his face."
"My condolences to you Emmy Lou and your family. May he rest in peace. I am sorry for your loss. May god help you heal in time. Remeber the memories you made it will help heal. "
"My condolences Emmy Lou. May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this rough time."
"Dear Joe, you will be missed on my Friday nights at Little Rock. I hope they have cold beer in heaven for you. My sincere condolences to your family. I know they will miss you because you were a great man full of life and friends. This is one friend who will miss your face.."
"Bonnie & Family, We were so saddened to hear of Joe's death. We are keeping your family in our thoughts & prayers. Joe was such a great, kind-hearted, hard working man. He will be missed. We will never forget his many smiles & waves every SINGLE time we seen him, even when he was in the field. Our hearts ache for you Our sympathies Karen & Yogi Chrudimsky"
"Aunt Bonnie & family - sending thoughts & prayers in such a sudden loss. Heaven gained another great man. RIP Uncle Joe. Love - Tanya,Phil & Tyler"