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Wayne Fleeger Obituary
On Wednesday, June 2, 2004, WAYNE R. FLEEGER, of Olney, MD. Beloved husband of Carolyn A. Fleeger; devoted father of Capt Kate E. Fleeger, USMC; son of Wayne A. and Grayce Fleeger; brother of Barbara Sager and Thomas Fleeger. Relatives and friends may call at COLLINS FUNERAL HOME, 500 University Blvd., West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, 2 to 5 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Oakdale Emory United Methodist Church, Georgia Ave. and Emory Church Rd., Olney, MD, on Sunday, June 6 at 2 p.m. Interment Slippery Rock, PA on Monday, June 7 at 2 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Richard Montgomery High School c/o Dr. Wayne R. Fleeger Memorial Scholarship Fund, 250 Richard Montgomery Dr., Rockville, MD 20852.
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Sharon Ramirez
July 4, 2004
I had the privilege of being a student of Doctor Fleeger's as a senior at Robert E. Peary High School. I have wonderful memories of my English class. An excellent teacher who taught us to think without boundaries. His enthusiasm for teaching and learning was contagious. I gained a greater understanding of literature and a love of stories that I carry with me to this day. My deepest condolences to his family.
Sally Amedeo Divita
June 30, 2004
I was truly saddened to hear about Dr. Fleeger's passing. He was an inspirational teacher whose infectious smile and lively discussions made his unique teaching style a pleasure to experience every day. I will never forget how he animated the mundane ("Just what does a verb do for a living?") and challenged us to learn beyond the expected. Only days before I heard of his passing, I had been telling a friend that my son needs just such an inspirational English teacher and how well Dr. Fleeger prepared me for college. I was always impressed that a man of his credentials would enjoy teaching high school students, and I felt truly honored every day. For all his students at Peary High School, especially class of '81, I send my condolences to his family but also my thanks for sharing such a wonderful person with us.
Jim Cyr
June 30, 2004
"Doc" Fleeger was one of those teachers who touched you beyond the realm of the classroom. He made us want to learn.
He was not just a great teacher, he was a great man.
May God bless all of you in this challanging time.
Kathy Janiga
June 13, 2004
"No man is an island" and other quotes still echo in my mind 'til this day as "Doc" Fleeger was my senior English teacher at Margruder (class of "77). He taught us more than English, he taught us to love learning. My thoughts and prayers are for him and with his family. Another great man has gone to be with so many other great people. He will truly be missed.
Carolyn Thompson
June 11, 2004
This is for Kate I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing, I hope that you know with time it does get easier. I'll keep you in my thoughts.
Carolyn Thompson
Class of "95"
Jeff McCasland
June 7, 2004
I'm saddened to hear of his too early passing. He spoke at my High School Graduation at the invitation of the students (Magruder '77) as a well respected and admired teacher. He was my Senior Year english teacher and one of the very best I had. I hope his family can take some comfort in the fact that he did touch so many lives in such a positive way.
Paul & Fran Oscar
June 6, 2004
Our deepest sympathy. We knew him, through our children, as Doc Fleeger. What a nice man! We know that he will be sorely missed by his wonderful family, his friends and his students.
Patrick Hoover
June 5, 2004
Dr.Fleeger was a man of great understanding and deep compassion for the plight of the many children and teens whose cases came before him while serving as an outstanding administrator at MCPS. I will miss his sage advice and MCPS will be at a loss to try and replace Wayne.
Patrick Hoover
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