On June 14, members of Plover VFW Post 10262 joined the Elks Lodge 641 of Stevens Point and American Legion Post 6 in honoring the American flag during the Elks Lodge’s annual Flag Day Ceremony. Traditional Elks Lodge 641 readings highlighted the history of the flag and the sacrifices made by generations of Americans who have defended our nation’s freedoms.
The ceremony opened with a rifle volley salute by Plover VFW Post 10262 and American Legion Post 6 members. VFW Honor Guard members Tim Bubla and Debbie Manthey then performed a traditional flag-folding ceremony while VFW Chaplain Bob Decker read the meaning behind each of the thirteen folds, reminding attendees of the values and sacrifices represented by the American flag.
The ceremony proved especially meaningful as participants reflected on the approaching 250th anniversary of the United States and remembered the generations of American men and women who have given their lives in service to the nation.

Story By: Plover VFW Post 10262 Member Tim Bubla
Photo Credit: Elk’s Lodge 641 Americanism Chairman Matthew “Meat”

Plover VFW Post 10262 and Plover American Legion Post 543 joined forces to honor and pay tribute to Korean War Veterans at the annual ceremony held at the Wisconsin Korean War Veterans Memorial in Plover on Sunday, June 7, 2026. Under the command of retired Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Norb Strasser, the two veterans organizations marched across the memorial causeway to the “Isle of Honor” to present the colors and fire a 3-volley rifle salute. Bugler Carl Coffman sounded Taps and VFW Post Chaplain Bob Decker gave the prayer and final blessing.

The memorial honors the 132,000 Wisconsinites who fought, died, or are still listed as “Missing In Action” as a result of this “Forgotten War.”

Plover VFW Post 10262 and Plover American Legion Post 543 conducted Memorial Day honors at seven cemeteries, the Korean War Memorial and the Veterans Memorial in Plover on Monday, May 25, 2026. VFW Adjutant Norb Strasser gave the keynote address and the names of departed veterans were read by Plover Legion Commander John Herek. A luncheon was provided afterwards by the Plover VFW Auxiliary.

Plover VFW conducted a Ribbon-cutting Ceremony at their May meeting to celebrate the completion of the restroom remodeling project. House Committee member Perry Engel and Adjutant Norb Strasser did the honors with Contractor Mark Sommers.

Post Adjutant Norb Strasser and Post Chaplain Bob Decker conducted a Flag Retirement presentation for Boy Scouts of America Troop 298 of Stevens Point at Holy Spirit Parish on January 26, 2026