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In Memory

William (Bill) Fleck - Class Of 1940

OBITUARY FROM NW INDIANA TIMES, SEPTEMBER 24, 2005:

William G. "Bill" Fleck, age 83, of Hobart, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2005. He was a member of St. Bridget Church in Hobart, past member of St. Bridget Church Parrish Council, and past Finance Chairman of St. Bridget Church. Bill was a graduate of Hobart High School and a graduate of School and Banking, University of Wisconsin. He was a veteran of WWII, 101st Airborne Division and 1st Allied Airborne Army and was awarded the Bronze Star. He retired in 1983 from Gary National Bank as Comptroller with 36 years of service. He was past President of Northern Indiana Chapter of National Bank and Comptroller's Association, past President of Northern Indiana Chapter of American Institute of Banking. He was a member and Past Commander of American Legion Post 54 and past Treasurer of Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity.

William was preceded in death by his wife, Jayne Fleck in January, 2005 and his parents: William A. and Maym (nee Brand) Fleck. He is survived by his son, Dr. James Fleck of Scottsdale, AZ; one daughter, Nancy (John) Mitchell of Hobart; grandchildren: Jennifer (John) Maier of Chandler, AZ, Arrin Fleck of Scottsdale, AZ, Christy (Corey) Doyne of Las Vegas, NV, Carisa Fleck of Scottsdale, AZ, Lauren Mitchell and Steven Mitchell, both of Hobart; great-grandson, Bryce Maier; one sister, Marlynn O'Keefe of VA; many other loving relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 26, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. at Burns Funeral Home, 701 E. 7th Street, Hobart, going to St. Bridget Church, 568 E. 2nd Street, Hobart, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dominic V. Bertino, officiating. Interment at Hobart Cemetery in Hobart. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Burns Funeral Home, Hobart. American Legion Post 54 will hold prayer services on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Contributions may be made to St. Bridget Church.

This information was obtained from: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?n=William-Fleck&pid=15171451.