Mildred M. Fleckner was born on March 1, 1936, to Carl and Marguerite Spieldenner. Following her graduation in 1954 from St. Joseph High School, she worked at Spieldenner’s Garage, the family business. She met and married the love of her life, James Fleckner I on June 2, 1956. Jim and their four children, Suzanne, Patricia, James R. II and Robert will miss her terribly. One brother, Donald Spieldenner, one sister and brother-in-law, Tom and Dorothy Barth, two daughters-in-law, fifteen grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren survive her.
Millie’s talent as a professional seamstress led her for many years designing and creating wedding gowns, making St. Joe uniforms and altering clothing. Through the years, she made many friends through quilting, needlework and the Button & Bows and Hoots western square-dancing clubs. The years were filled with extensive travel, overseas as well as seeing America in their motor home.
The world was a better place while she was here and during that time, her family was grateful for her constant love and care. She was a gentle and loving soul that we were honored to call wife, mother and friend.
Jim would like to send out a special thank you to all who prayed and cared for her during this difficult time, specifically his sons and daughters and his daughter-in-law, Karen.
Visitation: Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, February 22, 2019, 11:30 am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with visitation from 10:30 to 11:30 at church prior to the service, 550 Smith Rd, Fremont, OH.
Memorials: To the Heartland Hospice Memorial Fund, 333 N. Summit St., P.O. Box 10086, Toledo, OH 43699-0086 or the Cancer Association
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Sandy Brown
My deepest sympathy to your family. I work with James II (Jim) and have offered him my condolences. I also read the obituary you had written. It was a beautiful tribute to your wife, mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother. It truly was moving. I feel your loss. She was a beautiful woman. God bless you all.
Neil & Jane Pifher
Our sympathy to Jim and family.
Marge Spieldenner
To Jim and family, I am just so sorry to hear about Millie. I just realized today that something was wrong. I don’t always check my facebook daily….I called Paul who filled me in. How sad this is for you and your whole family. Jerry and I loved our visits with you. I am just so sorry we have lived so far away. I do miss all the Spieldenners so far away. Please know that I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Love to you, Marge Spieldenner
Marla Overholt
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Fleckner’s passing. She was a great Campfire Girl Leader! A big part of my memories as an elementary school student at Sacred Heart. My condolences to Suzanne and the family. Marla Stout Overholt
Sue Bowden
Keep the special memories you have close to yours hearts forever
JJ Hinojosa
My prayers and deepest condolences to the Flecker family from a St. Joe’s classmate of 1954. I will cherish Millie’s friendship always. Rest in the loving arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ. GySgt John Hinojosa (USMC Ret) Austin, TX
John and Brenda Havens
To the Fleckner Family,
I was so sad to see that Millie passed away. She was also so loving and kind to me when I saw her around town. She is now with all of the Heavenly Spieldenners up in Heaven! My prayers are with you all.