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Maney Flegler Obituary
A resident of Oshkosh since July of 1952, MANEY FLEGLER, JR., went home to be with his Lord on Friday, January 11, 2013.
Maney joined the Oshkosh Fire Department on October 16, 1954 as a rookie at the Congress Ave station. During his thirty-six year career, he touched many lives while working his way through the ranks of the Department. Maney concluded a distinguished career in 1990 as Chief of the Department. Among his many roles, which included Captain Instructor, he was instrumental in establishing the Department's scuba search and rescue team. In addition, he served as President of Local 316 Fire Fighters Union Governing Board, taught safety and CPR courses for the Red Cross and was often called upon by local schools to discuss fire safety and fire-fighting careers.
Maney was an avid deer hunter and outdoorsman who cherished his time spent at his home in the woods in Waushara county. He is fondly known by his family as St Francis of Assissi because of his love and care for stray animals. An avid and competitive golfer, he was a 30-year member of the Lakeshore Men's Thursday Twilight Golf League, which included terms as both President and Secretary.
Maney is survived by his devoted wife of sixty-one years, Patricia; his daughter Connie Odell (Al); son Kim Flegler (Toni); son Michael Flegler; daughter Victoria Morris (Jim); daughter Barbara Zellmer (Mike); daughter Mary Beth Leib (Steve.) He is also survived by 7 cherished grand children: Sean Odell; Uriah Odell; Jesse Raddatz, Jacob Zellmer, Rachel Zellmer; Maxwell Leib and Noah Leib.
The family would like to say a special thank you to the caregivers at Azura Memory Care Oshkosh for their loving and compassionate care of Maney during these past 18 months.
Services celebrating Maney's life will be held at Konrad-Behlman Funeral Home, 100 Lake Pointe Drive, Oshkosh at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 with Pastor Ben Peterson presiding. Friends may call on the family at Konrad-Behlman beginning at 10:30 a.m. until time of the service.
Memorials have been established for the Parkinson's Foundation and the Oshkosh Humane Society.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Maney Flegler
Sherman "Doc" Warner
April 30, 2013
For what ever reason I decided to look up Maney Flegler and thankfully found this web-site. I remember working with Mike as his case worker and meeting his wonderful parents and sister. I am retired, but still preaching part time in Salisbury, NC. My thoughts and prayers are with the family even though I can't remember the names.
Barb Noe
January 17, 2013
I just attend Maney's funeral,it squeezed my heart to hear the beautiful tribute the family gave to their dad. There were tears,laughter,and good stories. That room was filled with love! Maney is gone physically but will live forever in all he left behind. God Bless you all!
January 15, 2013
DAD WAS "PROMOTED TO GLORY". I LEARNED THAT PHRASE WHEN I WORKED FOR THE SALVATION ARMY. I THINK IT IS THE MOST COMFORTING AND TRUE PHRASE FOR DEALING WITH OUR LOVED ONES.
I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF MY FAMILY.
AL
Tom Smith
January 14, 2013
Vickie and Mary Beth, very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I know from experience how difficult a time this is. Please know my family's prayers are with you.
January 14, 2013
While we all never spent as much time together as we should have, I have and will always have a warm spot in my heart filled with love for Uncle Manny.
My Mom his [Sister] loved him so much how could I not.
His Jokes made me laugh his smile showed his love and affection for us all, that devilish little grin will be imbedded in my mind forever.
Take care to all my cousins and my Aunty Pat.
I love you all more than I can express.
Time will heal the hurt but the memories of your dad and Husband will last forever.
Love to all Tom and Nadine Balestrieri.
God Bless you all.
Meg Posorske
January 14, 2013
Mary Beth and family,
So sorry for your loss. Although never met Maney, he sounds like such great man and would have loved to have met him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, the Posorskes (Meg, Adam, Alyx, Tony)
January 14, 2013
Maney, I will miss you - you always had a smile for me. I have been so blessed to have you and all of your family as a part of my life. Thank you for raising such a wonderful son, who I am proud to call my husband. You will forever hold a special place in my heart,
All my love,
Your daughter-in-law,
Toni
Maney was a U.S. Marine, Firefighter, Golfer, Hunter and a Hero.
Jim & Vickie Morris
January 14, 2013
Jill and Phil Reichenberger
January 14, 2013
Mary Beth and Steve, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your memories of your dad comfort you at this sad time! Thinking and praying for you!
January 14, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
The Morris's (Mike, Julie, Logan, Luke, Levis)
jim k
January 14, 2013
Kim sorry for the lost of your dad. it is never easy. i remember hunting with him a few times.
Don Johnson
January 13, 2013
I played a lot of golf with Maney and Kim in the good old twilight league at Lakeshore. He will be in my prayers
Dan & Marilyn Schettle
January 13, 2013
Dan and I wish to express our sympathy to you and your family. We pray the Lord's comfort over you and your family. Miss and love you. We have donated to the Gideon Bible Socierty in Maney's memory. Love, Dan & Marilyn Schettle
January 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. With love,
The Schlaaks
Paul Cameron
January 13, 2013
Praying for you and trusting God to give you His peace that passes all understanding.
Lawrence J. Muehrer
January 13, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Pat, Barb, Marybeth, Vicky, Kim, and Michael.
Maney played a very important part in my life...he told me the "facts of life" about my uncontrolled drinking,and my poor relationship ability. In my story, I still tell how he took an interest in me, and got me to go to AA.
God Bless him, and his family.
He was a fine example as a husband, father, Marine, boxer, golfer, Oshkosh fire chief, fire 'fighter"..not fireman,(that dummy powers a train), and i'm sure grandpa.
He may have appeared gruff to some, but he was a caring and loving Teddy Bear.
May he rest in peace.
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