Malachi Victor Plocher

Malachi Victor Plocher 

Malachi (מלאכי) means God’s Messenger

It is the name of the last book in the Old Testament

Malachi Victor Plocher, 26, after a tragic work related accident, died in Christ on Monday, August 4th, 2025 at 9:33 pm at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He was born on August 7th, 1998 in Safford, Arizona.  He was baptized at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Bylas, AZ on August 9th.  He lived on the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation, where his parents served as missionaries, until he was 9 years old.  His family moved to Maitland, Florida and he attended Kings of Kings Lutheran School, where his father served as principal, until he was 11. He then moved to Manitowoc, WI where he attended Bethany Lutheran School.  He was confirmed in the faith at Bethany Lutheran Church on May 5, 2013.

Malachi worked at Spancrete in Valders, WI for over five years and then various jobs for the Laborers’ 330 Union for the past two years.  He also served as property manager for Raven Ridge apartments in Denmark and bartended at various bars in the area.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, working on his cars & trucks, wakeboarding, snowmobiling and time with his family at their cottage.  He was very sociable, kind, and would go out of his way to help others. 

At the end of May, he became father to daughter Lainey Evelyn Plocher, whom he adored. He is survived by Alexis Horneck, the mother of his child, his father and mother, Martin and Jill Plocher, his brothers Zachariah and Isaiah, and sister Mashayla Plocher.  Grandmother “Granni” Naomi Plocher and grandparents, Rev. Dennis and Judy Schmidt, along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Rev. David Plocher.  

Join us to celebrate Malachi’s new heavenly life with Jesus! This service will be:

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

Manitowoc Lutheran High School in the Main Gym

4045 Lancer Circle Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Visitation 9 am – 2 pm

Funeral begins at 2:00

Guest preacher Pastor Mike Novotny

In lieu of flowers, please consider giving a donation to survivors Alexis Horneck and 2-month-old daughter, Lainey Plocher. Donations can be made to the GoFundMe fundraiser using this link https://gofund.me/3c7a9a81

You can also send monetary donations to Martin Plocher, 5102 Elmer Lane, Manitowoc, WI 54220. If writing a check, please make it payable to Martin Plocher. 

A third option is to send funds to @MartinPlocher12 on PayPal.

Funds will go directly to medical bills, flight transport, and living expenses.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the family by visiting www.lakeshorefamilyfuneralhomes.com

Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Reinbold & Pfeffer Funeral Home of Manitowoc, WI is assisting the family with arrangements.

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