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David Spritz Fleischaker

1943 - 2016

BORN

1943

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Herman Meyer & Son, Inc.

1338 Ellison Avenue

Louisville, Kentucky

David Fleischaker Obituary

Name: Visitation for David Spritz Fleischaker
Start: 2016-10-14T18:00:00.000Z
Location: The Temple

Fleischaker, David Spritz,

73, died in a tragic auto accident on Monday, October 10, 2016.

He was born February 7, 1943, and grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Betty Jane Fleischaker and the late Leopold Fleischaker.

David was a casual intellect who loved history, politics and his book club. He was a father to many, no matter relation, raising a blended house of eight children and coached many baseball and soccer teams. He penned a weekly column in the 1980s that ran in the Courier-Journal for seven years that recounted his kids' most every teenage antic.

He was a doting and active grandfather who loved to play games, especially cribbage or backgammon, with anyone who would join him. Always loving to be around people, he was an avid duplicate bridge player and achieved Silver Life Master status.

David was a consummate racquetball player, taking trophies home from the Senior Olympics and annual Ike Gumer tournaments, usually against much younger opponents.

David started his career in inner city youth education, and continued helping people by assisting first-time homebuyers and working with community housing development organizations to increase affordable housing opportunities.

David loved fiercely and considered family his legacy. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his bride, Patricia Buckley, his eight children: Philip (Hiroko), Stuart (Susan), Eleanor (Peter), Rebecca, Greg (Celia), Fred (Kathleen), Kirk (Whitney) and Laura, and 21 grandchildren; and three siblings, Jon (Kim), Marc (Phyllis) and Beth. He also is survived by Pat's children, Michelle, Daniel (Angie) and Matthew (Kim), and her eight grandchildren.

Memorial services will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, October 14th at The Temple, 5101 US Hwy 42. Visitation will begin after 2:00 p.m. Gifts in David's memory can be made to River City Housing, Jewish Community Center or The Temple.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Courier-Journal on Oct. 13, 2016.

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27 Entries

Susan Fleischaker Silbar Duman

October 7, 2022

It's been years since I saw David. We are first cousins. I am the daughter of Marie and Joe Fleischaker. I am ever grateful to the funeral home for helping us keep these memories alive

D. Cameron Lawrence

November 1, 2016

David was our real estate agent when we bought our Crescent Hill home years ago. I saw him often around town after that. He was a gracious, lovely man, and I am deeply saddened by this news. My husband and I send our thoughts for healing to David's family.

Sarah Volk Chandler

October 15, 2016

Dear Stuart and Fred,
I was so saddened to hear of your father's sudden death. You and your families will be in my thoughts.
Sincerely,

Barbara Byrd

October 14, 2016

Prayers to your family as you mourn the loss of a good man!! Love you so much!!

Toni Skiles

October 14, 2016

To all who knew & loved David...I am at a loss for words. I cannot think of anything to say that will make it easier for those who will miss him.

My sincerest condolences for an incredibly great loss that I will never forget.

Cornelia Oldham

October 14, 2016

David Spritz Fleischaker was very cool and professional. He was passionate to serve various housing programs and the city of Louisville was blessed to have him serving through the years. This is a tremendous loss for the family and friends that knew him.

Chris Yankee

October 14, 2016

Today I'm remembering David Fleischaker, an extraordinary man who died in a car accident this week. I'm especially remembering those I know who feel his loss most profoundly, Greg and Rebecca and the extended Fly clan that lived in that full house in the Highlands. Mr. Fly, as he was known to the kids in our high school and the neighborhood, was an engaged parent, caring coach, expert racquetball player, valued advisor, esteemed professional a list that could go on and on. Mr. Fly helped guide me through and beyond some of the more challenging years in my life and remained a friend and mentor to me through college, jobs, marriage, kids and beyond. Many dozens of other people my age, but also much younger and much older valued Mr. Fly as a central figure in their lives over the years. I was captivated by the spirit with which he approached life complicated as it might be always with a wink and a smile. He seemed to have a wisdom, an understanding of things the rest of us could only catch glimpses of, which he would share kindly and generously, but the humility to share it only when it was welcome. Although I'll remember how boldly he would challenge Louisville's best athletes to a game of racquetball, his kindnesses to my own father, and the wisdom he shared with me over the years, most enduring for me is his identity as a father and the hub of a vast and vibrant family. That family still lives and grows, and his spirit is well and alive in all of those individuals and families that were born from his wink and his smile. I'm grateful for having Mr. Fly in my life and will keep him with me forever. My deepest condolences to his entire family.

Tamar Byczek Yager

October 14, 2016

My deepest sympathy to all of David's family and friends. He was my realtor when I lived in Louisville. But more importantly, the work he did for affordable housing and for organizations like Guardiacare (formerly St. William Center) will be remembered for years to come. Truly a loss.

Susan Walton

October 13, 2016

I am so sorry. What a devastating loss for you all. Remembering him and the family
as the most warm and loving people.

Deborah Stewart

October 13, 2016

I worked with David as a realtor. He was always professional and caring. His loss leaves us all diminished. Our prayers are with each of the many who loved him.

Janet & Richard Rosenbaum

October 13, 2016

Dear Betty Jane & Beth, we are so sorry for your loss. We also regret not keeping in touch. Richard has been very ill the past year & unable to walk a good bit of the time. We want you both to know we are thinking of you at this tragic time.

October 13, 2016

I was so sorry to hear about David's death. My sincere condolences to his family.
Peppy Goldstein Linden
Charlottesville, VA

Sharon Lott Ongaro

October 13, 2016

So very sorry to hear this sad news.

Bill Toutant

October 13, 2016

David made everyone around him better and happier when he was there.

I will miss him as will everyone who knew him.

Brenda Fort

October 13, 2016

David was as sharp on the basketball court as he was in the classroom. We graduated together at Seneca High School. He enjoyed life as much as anyone I have ever met. I am so glad I got to talk to him at our 50th class reunion, still one of the nicest guys.

Eric Mink

October 13, 2016

Dave's tragic death has saddened me deeply. I always enjoyed his company on the racquetball court at the JCC. He was a pleasure to play with and against and will be terribly missed by our group of players.

Phyllis Costello

October 13, 2016

Dear Pat & Mary Jane,

I was so shocked to hear about David's tragic accident. As his opponent at the bridge table, I found him to sharp-minded but very affable.

I can only imagine, Pat, the depth of your grief, having only married David one month ago.

Your family & friends, including those at the bridge center, will help you to continue without your David.

Phyllis Costello

Susan Durham

October 13, 2016

I was so sad to learn of the loss of David. He was a wonderful neighbor at Rough River. I learned so much about being a good parent and grandparent from David. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. He certainly will be missed by all who knew him.

Robert & Susan Gazaway

October 12, 2016

My wife and I just met David and Pat as we shared a shuttle service from Manhattan to LaGuardia Airport in NYC just a about a week ago. He was a very kind and intelligent soul that could comfortably talk to and listen to others opinions about politics, life and religion. We will continue to lift up your family in our prayers, and ask for God's Peace to be with you.

Tim Riggs

October 12, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends.

Kitty McKune

October 12, 2016

I worked with David over the years on several real estate transactions for River City Housing, Inc. David was always such a great guy to work with and really cared about the people he was helping to make home ownership a reality instead of just a dream. I was so saddened to hear of his death.

It was not until now, in reading his obituary, that I realized that I went to middle and high school with his sons, Philip and Stuart. My deepest condolences to David's family. The legacy of his kind heart will continue to live on.

Kitty (O'Donnell) McKune

Steven Frank

October 12, 2016

Dearest Betty Jane, Beth etal of the Fleischaker family... so sad to hear of David's sudden passing. Birdie and I have recently moved back to Louisville and 'con permiso' will join you Friday afternoon at the Temple. With Love...

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