Gaylord Ardel Pflanz
WAYNE — Gaylord Ardel Pflanz, 89, Wayne, died May 4, 2020, at Brookdale, Wayne.
Restricted visitation was May 7 at Johnson Funeral Home, Randolph.
Private family funeral services were May 8 at Saint Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Randolph, with Rev. Father Jeff Mollner, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Wayne, officiating. Interment was in Saint Jane Fran
Interment was in Saint Jane Frances Catholic Cemetery, Randolph.
Pallbearers were all of Gaylord’s Children, Danny Pflanz, Dennis Pflanz, Jean Ward, Bill Pflanz, Tim Pflanz, Julie Wattier, Mari Pflanz and John Pflanz.
Gaylord was born Jan. 26, 1931, at Belden, to Otto and Mary (Weis) Pflanz. He graduated from Belden High School in 1948.
Gaylord married Pearlanna Marie O’Neill July 30, 1951, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Belden. The couple made their home farming south of Belden for 48 years until they retired from farming in 1993. Pearlanna passed away in 1999. Gaylord remained on the Pflanz farm, which was a Pioneer
Gaylord remained on the Pflanz farm, which was a Pioneer Homestead, until 2016. He took great pride in his birthplace and maintaining the home place until moving to Wayne Brookdale Assisted Living. Gaylord had a passion and love for music which he passed on to his nine children.
He had a great wit about him with a nickname for everyone and sense of adventure.
Gaylord was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, Randolph; and served many years as a Cantor, taught CCD to the Seniors for many years; was a member of St. Frances de Chantal Knights of Columbus Council #5143; and served many years on the Board for Cedarview Country Club, Laurel.
Surviving are his eight children, Danny Pflanz, St. Paul, Minn.; Dennis Pflanz, Douglas, Wyo.; Jean and Jeff Ward, San Diego, Calif.; Bill and Cathy Pflanz, Lakeville, Minn.; Tim and Lori Pflanz, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Julie and Wayne Wattier, Omaha; Mari Pflanz, Tucson, Ariz.; John Pflanz, Wayne; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren;; and his special friend, Nancy Powers, Wayne.
Gaylord is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Pearlanna Marie Pflanz, in 1999; son, David, in 1998; siblings, Richard Pflanz, Violet Lange, Delores Frink and Roman Pflanz.