He was born December 25, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Frank Valentine and Antoinette (Wisnioski) Flecksteiner. Frank proudly served his country as a veteran of the US Navy. He later graduated from the University of Akron, and worked there for many years as an accountant until his retirement.
Frank was a devoted member of Immaculate Conception Parish and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a Civil War historian who appreciated the opportunity to travel to battlefields and historical sites. Frank also loved sports, he played baseball for many years and was an avid Cleveland Browns fan. After his retirement, Frank enjoyed jogging and getting donuts with his grandkids.
On April 8, 1961, he married his beloved Betty Jeanne (Jelenic) and together they raised their family. Frank is survived by his wife Betty Jeanne, their children: Dr. Richard (Dr. Rachel Anderson) Flecksteiner, Robert (Jennifer) Flecksteiner, David (Dr. Sherry) Flecksteiner, and Amy Smith, as well as his grandchildren: Alexander, Meghan, Janae, Joelle, Jakob, Noah, Tristan, Emily, Abbey, Mathew, Annie, and Andrew.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his grandson Robert Wolfgang Flecksteiner, and his aunt Bertha Cawley.
His wishes for cremation are being honored. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Reverend William Kraynak at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Immaculate Conception Church, 409 W Main St., Ravenna. It is required that everyone attending the services wear a mask and practice social distancing. Private burial will take place at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery with full military honors.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in Frank’s memory to Honor and Remember https://www.honorandremember.org/donation/.
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