Aaron Pflaum, age 50, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Salina Regional Medical Center.
Aaron was born on April 11, 1975, in Hays, Kansas, to Joe and Vicki (Furnas) Pflaum. He was a 1993 graduate of Hays High School and attended Fort Hays State University.
A lifelong salesman, Aaron began his career in automotive sales at a young age. He was a gifted and trusted professional, known for his honesty, integrity, and the loyal customers who returned to him for generations.
An avid outdoorsman, Aaron enjoyed fishing and hunting, but his greatest joy came from spending time with his family and friends—especially fishing with his son, Blake, and dad, Joe. Aaron was so proud of his children and always enjoyed watching his girls do gymnastics and cheer. Aaron was a great cook who enjoyed grilling and carrying on the tradition of a family fish fry.
Aaron is survived by his significant other, Stacy Budig; his children, Brittany Pflaum of Hays, Brooke (Tucker) Johnson of Topeka, and Blake Pflaum of Hays; and their mother, Tera Herrman. He is also survived by his mother, Vicki Pflaum of Hays; his sister, Lindsay (Jamie) Hart and their son, Braxton, of Hays; and his grandmother, Norma Furnas of Falls City, Nebraska, along with many uncles, aunts, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Pflaum; his grandfather, Clyde Furnas; and his grandparents, Al and Leola Pflaum; his uncle and Godfather, Gale Furnas; his cousin, Adam Furnas; and his uncle, Kenny Pflaum.
Memorial services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at First United Methodist Church, 305 West Seventh St., Hays, Kansas, with Pastor Troy Miller officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to be dedicated to Brooke, Brittany, and Blake in loving memory of their father, Aaron Pflaum. Memorials will be placed where they can remember him and the special times they shared together at their favorite lake casting lines, sharing laughter, and making memories. Memorials can be made payable to Vicki Pflaum.
Memories and words of comfort may be shared with Aaron's family on his tribute page via: www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com