"Peggy and family, i'm very sorry to hear of your loss..you are in my prayers to make it through this ... not always easy but i know you'll find a way.. i didn't know him well but it sounds like he was a caring person so thoughts are with you.. Deb Irish"
In loving memory of
Rodney "Flyrod" Fleischman
February 1, 1960 - March 18, 2018
Rodney R. Fleischman, "Flyrod" of Antigo, died Sunday March 18, 2018 at The Bay at Eastview under the care of LeRoyer Hospice. He was 58 years old. He was born on February 1, 1960, in Antigo, a son of Vernon and Erma (Anstutz) Fleischman. He married Peggy Brittenham on August 3, 1991 at First Baptist Church, Antigo. She survives.
Rod loved his career as a truck driver. Rod got his start with Prince Brothers Trucking and for the past 16 years drove for Pioneer Transportation of Merrill.
He volunteered for March of Dimes and participated in the Antigo Relay for Life.
Rod liked entertaining, grilling, making bloodymarys, camping and making sure all were enjoying themselves. He greatly valued time with his family and grandchildren.
He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Polar.
Survivors including his wife are two sons, Theodore James "TJ" Howard, Wausau, Michael Ballenger, Aniwa; three daughters, Jamie (Norman) Walrath, Deerbrook, Terra (Christopher) Weiss, Mondovi, Amanda Howard, Fond du Lac; six grandchildren Keegan and Keira Walrath, Arianna Weiss, Nevaeh Ballenger, Destinee and Dennyn Rychtik; two brothers, Vernon "Butch" (Heather) Fleischman, Waterloo, WI, Steve (Kathy) Fleischman, Merrill; four sisters, Karen (Tom) Ahlers, Antigo, Bonnie (Dennis) Brittenham, Antigo, Jody (Mike) Hollander, Hatley, Barb (Lyle) Mosher, Deerbrook; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Wayne in infancy.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2018, at St. Peter Lutheran Church, Polar with Rev. Donald Engebretson officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Bradley Funeral Home and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church.
Tributes
"So sorry for your lose Peggy n Family
I knew this wonderful guy cause I worked with his Wife Peggy n they were always so Happy with life..
Rod you will be sadly Missed
My thoughts n Prayers are with the whole Family."
"My sincerest condolences to the family. It is obvious from the many kind expressions that your loved one will be sorely missed. May you find comfort in knowing that death was not God's original purpose for mankind and his purpose has not changed. And that soon the overwhelming grief and sadness we feel when our loved one dies will be a thing of the past as the last enemy, death, is brought to nothing. (First Corinthians 15:26). May Jehovah God grant your family peace and strength during this most difficult time."
"The Fleischman family was a huge part of my of my up bringing and always a part of my family, we all loved Rod and I will never forget his smile and big laugh. I'm sorry for your loss! "
"We lost touch over the years, but we have many many memories! He's smiling n running around in Heaven with his Daddy! He can lay back n relax, outta pain n complere again! God bless the family on the loss of Rod...Believe he fought longer n hard then most n he's home now! Prayers n condolences n may you all find peace in his passing! ??"
"Dearest Peggy We are so sorry to read about Rod just know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers and if there is anything we can do just let us know. All our Love Ron, Kay, Josh, Kris and Kaylee Weix"
"So very sorry for you loss Peggy and family"
"Rod you were definately a one of a kind sweet guy! Your going to be missed. Peggy. I love you girl and if there is ANYTHING you need I'm here. The love of your life is pain free and happy in Heaven. I picture Rod and Ron having a nice chat "