RONALD WARD FLICKINGER

RONALD WARD FLICKINGER, 78, of Fort Wayne, loving husband and father of two, passed away Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Visiting Nurse Hospice Home Southwest. Born on Nov. 25, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio, Ron was a son of the late Dan and Mary Jo Helen (Rosenberger) Flickinger. He graduated from South Side High School in 1960 and Heidelberg College in 1964, where he was a member of the Excelsior Men's Society. He earned an MBA from Indiana University in 1966. On Oct. 1, 1966, he married Karen Ann (Kiesling) Flickinger of Logansport. They raised two sons, Ron and John. Ron served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked primarily in the Medical Service Corps. He attained the rank of Captain and was honorably discharged in 1970. After his discharge, Ron joined his father and mother to help run the family business, Flickinger Industries, Inc., manufacturing pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders for automation. Over the succeeding years, he grew the company from a startup to a successful manufacturing enterprise. Ron had a passion for travel. He and his family visited many beautiful places both in the U.S. and abroad. He was an avid golfer and played many famous courses around the world. He was also a fan of IU basketball. In later years, he developed an enthusiasm for fine cigars and reading ebooks, especially spy novels. Ron was known for his kindness and generosity. He and Karen helped start and build The Canterbury School and Christ Our Treasure Fellowship. He is survived by his wife, Karen; their two children, Ron and John (Jennifer); his sister, Ann (Al); his brother, Dan (Gayle); his sister-in-law, Connie; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Ron was also preceded in death by his wife's parents, William and Oneida Kiesling; and his brother-in-law, William Kiesling. A funeral service is 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021, at D.O. McComb and Sons Covington Knolls Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, with visitation one hour prior. Visitation also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, at the funeral home. Burial will be in Lindenwood Cemetery. The family asks that any donations go to Christ Our Treasure Fellowship, 1825 Getz Road, Fort Wayne (IN 46804). To sign the online guestbook visit http://www.mccombandsonsfuneralhome.com