Waldron T. “Wally” Pfluge

Waldron T. “Wally” Pfluge, 84 of Billings, passed away Monday, November 20, 2006 at Billings Clinic.

The son of Edward and Cora Pfluge, Wally was born January 2, 1922 in LeBelle, Florida. He graduated from high school in Tallahassee.

Wally served with Company D of the 97^th Infantry during WWII. He saw action in the Battle of the Bulge and was stationed in Dusseldorf, Switzerland, and Japan. Wally was called back to duty during the Korean Conflict.

On May 20, 1944, Wally married Phyllis E. McCumber in Michigan.

After graduating from the School of Mines in Rapid City, SD he went to work for the South Dakota Cement Company. After going to work for Ideal Basic Industries in Three Forks, Wally and Phyllis lived in Great Falls before moving to Billings in 1960. Wally retired in 1987.

Wally was a member of Mayflower Congregational Church, the American Legion and Golden K Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed golfing, basketball and baseball.

A beloved husband, father and grandfather, “Papa Wally” is survived by his wife Phyllis of Billings, daughter Dianna Lea Bliss of Great Falls, six grandchildren, Glenn, Jason, Eric and Brian Bliss, and Matthew and Caitlin Pfluge, and four great grandchildren, Glenn Austin, Abbie, Brandon, and Courtney Bliss.

He was preceded in death by 7 brothers and sisters and his son Charles Edward Pfluge in 1991.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 2pm Friday at Mayflower Congregational Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Golden K Kiwanis Foundation, c/o 3918 Sandpiper Ln, Billings, MT 59102.