Rodney Plagman, 78, of Storm Lake dies; memorial set Feb. 13

Rodney "Rod" Plagman, age 78, of Storm Lake, died February 5, 2026 at his residence in Storm Lake. Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Lakeside Presbyterian Church in Storm Lake, with visitation set from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.

Obituary notices posted by Storm Lake Radio and local Saga Communications stations list the visitation as taking place at the church immediately before the memorial. The funerary arrangements are being handled by Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. The funeral home’s phone number is (712) 732-1911 for anyone seeking confirmation of times or additional details.

Plagman was born December 11, 1947, and was 78 at the time of his death. Notices memorializing his life appear on a Legacy memorial page partnered with Fratzke & Jensen, which repeats the service date and lists his birth and death dates. That page also offers family-support options such as floral tributes and a place for community members to leave remembrances.

There is a discrepancy in published details about the specific visitation location. Multiple local outlets report the pre-service visitation will be held at Lakeside Presbyterian Church from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., while the Legacy/Fratzke & Jensen listing shows a visitation field associated with Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home. Given the conflicting entries, callers may wish to contact the funeral home directly at (712) 732-1911 to confirm whether the visitation will be at the church or at the funeral home and to learn whether any additional services or family-requested arrangements have been planned.

For Storm Lake residents, memorials at Lakeside Presbyterian Church and notices on local radio sites are how the community typically gathers to mark the passing of neighbors. The coordination between the church and Fratzke & Jensen reflects the customary local practice of combining congregational space with funeral-home arrangements for public memorials. Notices appearing across Storm Lake Radio, Big Country 107.7 and More 104.9 helped circulate the date and time quickly to area listeners and regular churchgoers.

As the community prepares to remember Plagman on Feb. 13, residents who plan to attend should verify logistics with Fratzke & Jensen and follow any posted guidance from Lakeside Presbyterian Church about parking or seating. The memorial will be an occasion for Storm Lake neighbors to honor a longtime resident and offer condolences to family and friends.