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Richard Flesch Obituary

Richard "Dick" Hugh Flesch, 67, of Great Falls, died of heart failure Thursday, Jan. 3, at a local hospital.

A celebration of life is 1 p.m. Saturday at Black Eagle Moose Club. Burial will be held at a later date in Lewistown Catholic Cemetery. Croxford Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements.

Dick, born July 12, 1945, in Lewistown, was a Judith Gap High School graduate, worked briefly for the smelter in Great Falls, lead mines in Colorado and lastly the Cascade County Nursing Home. He was active with the community watch program for which he received several certificates of recognition. Dick enjoyed playing with and raising several small dogs and teasing the smaller kids in the apartment complex where he lived. He played high school basketball and football, enjoyed deer hunting, and was an avid bowler until he was forced to quit because of back injuries. He was a member of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana and in the last three years, he was actively involved with the several recent elections.

Survivors are brothers, Donald (Nell) of Orange Park, Fla., Francis (Mary) of Great Falls and Harold of Great Falls.

He was preceded in death by his father, Matthew Flesch; mother Agatha C. Flesch Dabson; sisters June and Judy; brothers Nile, Barney and James; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be posted online at www.croxfordfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.

Published by Great Falls Tribune from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2013.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Irene Flesch-Waling, Gail, Brad & Brian

January 9, 2013

To Dick's Family,
We offer you our deepest sympathy as you grieve the passing of one who holds such a special place in your hearts and who so freely gave of himself to those around him. Be assured that God knows how painful this loss is for each of you and will be faithful to bring comfort through His loving presence and that of family and friends.

Calvary Chapel of Great Falls

January 8, 2013

God is lucky to have you . You will be missed dearly .We will never forget you.In our hearts always Dennis ,tracey and kids

January 8, 2013

Cuz...I will miss you so very much, but will see you again someday. You will always remain in my heart and memory. To all my family there, my prayers are with you in this difficult time. Wish i could be closer in person to you, but for now, just know my heart is with you all and prayers to you for strength. Mary Ann

Mary Yaple

January 6, 2013

I will miss you uncle dick but I know you will be happy and playing cards with your brothers . You will always be in my heart.

cindy flesch

January 6, 2013

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Brett&Bonnie Bernier

January 6, 2013

I will miss seeing and talking with Richard hanging outside with Squeekers.
My deepest sympathy to his friends and family.

Nancy Hampton

January 6, 2013

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