Roger F. Plachta

Roger F. Plachta, of Superior, WI died peacefully on March 13 ^th , 2022, at home with his family by his side.  Roger was born on January 2, 1956, to Raymond and June (Barker) Plachta, graduating from Superior High School in 1974.  Roger worked as a welder for over twenty years at Clyde Iron and at Barko Hydraulic.

In 1982, Roger became the assistant baseball coach for the Yellowjackets and continued in this role until 1985.  In 1986, he grew his love for “the game” when he took over the softball program at Esko High School in Minnesota.  With the Eskomos, Roger amassed 260 wins, was region coach of the year six times and during this tenure won 12 conference championships, five regional championships, and winning the state championship in 1998!  In 2000, Roger returned to UW Superior as the head coach of the Yellowjacket softball program and in over 19 seasons, built an amazing record, making him the all-time wins leader at UW Superior.  Roger knew how to coach, he himself excelled as a player on both the baseball and softball diamonds winning the NAFA World Series Championship and MVP with Croix Valley Glass and being named All-American twice for men’s fast pitch softball.

Despite these many awards, anyone who knew Roger well, knew he coached for the love of the game and his love of his players, citing that the kids came with drive, he just coached and they had fun!  Roger’s impact to the community, his family, and friends will continue to be felt on and off the field.

Roger is survived by his son, Eric (Lisa) Larson; daughters, Jamie (Raymond) Barkley and Sarah (Joel Keppers) Plachta; six grandchildren, Ayden, Rylie, Barron, Easton, Kellen, Ian; and sisters, June (Jay) Olson, Mary (Al) Braget; and Carol Androski.  He is preceded in death by his brothers Robert, Ronald, David and Richard, and his parents.

Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 4315 E. 3 ^rd Street, Superior, and will continue until the 12:00 PM Funeral Service with Rev. Fr. Joji Boyapati officiating.

The Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home is assisting the family.  To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit the website at www.lenroot-maetzold.com