Louis Flaim Obituary
Louis was born July 11, 1952 in Rock Springs; the son of Celestino Silvio Flaim and Sophie Flaim.
Mr. Flaim attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1970 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He attended the University of Utah where he received his Bachelors of Science Degree in Biology and later attended Nova SE University and received his Master's Degree in Business Administration.
Louis married Karen K. Dobrich June 17, 2005 in Rock Springs, Wyoming.
He worked at Questar Gas for 27 years as a Corrosion Engineer and retired in 2007. Mr. Flaim later worked for Western Wyoming Community College for eight years and retired in 2015 as the Vice President of Student Learning.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Flaim of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one son, Michael Schaun Flaim and wife Gretchen of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; six daughters, Amy Mavy and husband Lyman of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Theresa Register and husband Jumane of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Anna Samsel and husband Kenneth of Greeley, Colorado; Peggy Fisher and husband Jeffrey of Otis, Colorado; Jenny Hungerford and husband Alan of South Jordan, Utah; Chele Schamber and husband Kris of Sheridan, Wyoming; three brothers, Benjamin Flaim and wife Polly of Frederick, Colorado; David Flaim and wife Sue of Sandy, Utah; Steven Flaim and wife Lynn of Taylorsville, Utah; one sister Rita Larson and husband John of Seattle, Washington; 20 grandchildren, Caleb Flaim; Eli Flaim; Ezekiel Flaim; Gabriel Flaim; Miriam Flaim; Braidon Myers and wife Heather; Camdon Myers; Havyn Myers; Quinton Mavy; Devon Cassel and husband Tanner; Javon Register; Taytum Samsel; Oakley Samsel; Vienna Samsel; Brock Fisher; Rosalie Fisher; Rachel Hungerford; Jacob Hungerford; Ayden Schamber and Huxley Schamber; two aunts; three uncles; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Joseph Guido Flaim.
The family respectfully requests donations in Louis' name to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 333 Broadway Street, Suite 220, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901 or Mercy Ships, P.O. Box 1930, Garden Valley, Texas 75771 or charity of your choice.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs, Wyoming. A Vigil Service with Rosary will be recited at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call the Vase Funeral Chapel one hour prior to services.
Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com
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Karen Dickson
April 14, 2023
To the Flaim family,
My heart is broken. My children grew up in the neighborhood with Louis and his family. So many fond memories. His was a great man. My deepest condolences to his family.
Karen Dickson
Barbara and Gerry Pokorny
April 11, 2023
Karen, my dearest friend...I am thinking about you and your family with heartfelt sympathy. May God give you strength in the coming days. Please know that my love is with you at this difficult time even though I can't be by your side. We are sending our prayers...
Carol Johnson
April 11, 2023
I was privileged to know Lou through work at WWCC. I am so saddened to hear of his passing. Karen and family, you are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the hard days to come.
Fran and Al Kolman
April 10, 2023
Lou’s kind and gentle spirit gifted many who were fortunate enough to be touched by him. May we honor his bright light by continuing his loving ways. Love in all ways, Always that defines Lou.
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Chris Kennedy
April 10, 2023
My wife Susan Bates and I are both shocked and saddened to hear of Lou's death. He is gone too soon. Lou was such a nice guy. And as a college administrator, Lou was humane, honest, personable, and down-to-earth--qualities that are often hard-to-find in that sphere. We enjoyed chatting and visiting with Lou, at a few social events, at our house, and in the hallways of WWCC. He will be missed. Sue and I send our deepest condolences to Karen and hope that her loss can in some way be soothed by memories of their many good times and adventures together. --Sincerely, Chris Kennedy and Susan Bates
Dave Young
April 9, 2023
I lived next door to the Flaim family for many years. My parents received much help from the Flaim family during the years they were in ill health. I remember all the Flaim children from the time they were small until I had gone to college and eventually moved to Cheyenne. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Flaim family.
diana christiansen
April 8, 2023
May God bless you and your family. He was a great person. I always liked him.
Jim Grambihler
April 8, 2023
Karen, my deepest condolences on Lou’s passing. I will always miss his smile and the laughter we shared. He was a good friend, I will truly miss him.
Sally (Blacker) Kershisnik
April 8, 2023
Louis was a friend in high school. He was always so nice and very positive. I always remember him laughing. Sending my sincere condolences.
Teress Daugherty
April 7, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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