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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
David M
Fleck, Sr.
May 4, 1934 — Oct 28, 2017
Obituary
David M. Fleck Sr., 83 years old, of Osseo, Mi. passed away peacefully in his home after a long-fought battle against pancreatic cancer on October 28th, 2017. He was proceeded in death by his mother, Eleanor, and father, Joseph. David was born on May 4th, 1934 and married Lonnie S. Fleck (Eddinger) on July 23rd, 1983. He was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather and brother.
David bought Roto-Rooter from his father and ran a successful business. He started and sold JEDS Irrigation and enjoyed working out in the field right alongside his men. He started his first business out of his own garage, a tool and die business. He originally started learning the tool and die trade first at Doehler-Jarvis and then moved on to the Burndy Corporation. David was president of the 105-Machinist Union for three years. David often liked to tell stories about his three paper routes with over two hundred customers and working for Big Bear.
He loved to teach western round dancing with classes at Shawnee Squares, Trilby Rounds and Cadillac Rounds. He loved traveling all over the mid-west teaching & cueing. He was very proud that he wrote and recorded for Green Records. David carried a private pilot's license and was a member of the Blue Horizon flying club. He flew for five years until gas prices went ski high. He loved to travel and spend time with his family. Some of his fondest memories were times spent out on the lake.
David is survived by his wife Lonnie, Sons, David M. (Pam) and Daniel M.(Lisa) Fleck. Daughter, Lorna (Dan) Koppel. Brother, Joseph (Eleanor) Fleck. He will be missed by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave. on Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 from 2pm-7pm. The service will be held on Thursday November 2nd, 2017 at 12pm. Interment to follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice of Michigan, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202
David bought Roto-Rooter from his father and ran a successful business. He started and sold JEDS Irrigation and enjoyed working out in the field right alongside his men. He started his first business out of his own garage, a tool and die business. He originally started learning the tool and die trade first at Doehler-Jarvis and then moved on to the Burndy Corporation. David was president of the 105-Machinist Union for three years. David often liked to tell stories about his three paper routes with over two hundred customers and working for Big Bear.
He loved to teach western round dancing with classes at Shawnee Squares, Trilby Rounds and Cadillac Rounds. He loved traveling all over the mid-west teaching & cueing. He was very proud that he wrote and recorded for Green Records. David carried a private pilot's license and was a member of the Blue Horizon flying club. He flew for five years until gas prices went ski high. He loved to travel and spend time with his family. Some of his fondest memories were times spent out on the lake.
David is survived by his wife Lonnie, Sons, David M. (Pam) and Daniel M.(Lisa) Fleck. Daughter, Lorna (Dan) Koppel. Brother, Joseph (Eleanor) Fleck. He will be missed by eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Foth-Dorfmeyer Mortuary, 3815 Sylvania Ave. on Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 from 2pm-7pm. The service will be held on Thursday November 2nd, 2017 at 12pm. Interment to follow at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Great Lakes Caring Hospice of Michigan, 900 Cooper St., Jackson, MI 49202
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