Sheryl Lee Flickinger

Sheryl Lee Flickinger, 79, of Fort Wayne, Indiana died on October 21, 2026 following a long battle with Lewy-Body Dementia. She was born in Paulding, Ohio to Justus E. and Dorothy M. Littlejohn, who preceded her in death.

Sheryl married Ron Flickinger on January 27, 1968 and promptly traveled with him to Missoula, Montana, where she earned her PHT degree (Put Hubby Through) at the University of Montana by working in the credit department of the local Montgomery Ward Store. Her four major goals in life were to become: An exquisite wife; A loving parent; A doting grandmother and A loyal daughter. She could easily have won an academy award in all four categories.

She was blessed with three children and four grandchildren, which included a set of twins, which was a unique and joyous experience for she and her husband. In the book of Romans, there is a listing of the “Gifts of the Spirit” that are bestowed upon believers and Sheryl‘s gift was undoubtedly Service. Her life was a continuing example of sacrificially giving of her time, treasure, and talents for the well-being of others-First for her family, then for disenfranchised, then for the world-at-large This family, and that larger world, will truly miss her presence.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, 8 months, and 24 days Ron Flickinger. Daughters Tracy Wray Sechrest (Michael), Marcy Lee Ball (Jeremy), and son, Jonathan Allen Flickinger (Melisa). She also left four grandchildren: The Twins: Alexander Michael Flickinger (Meghan) and Alexis Destiny Flickinger; Courtney Wray Konopinski; and Jackson Louray Ball. Her brother, Justus Edward Littlejohn (Jan) and nieces, Heather Moore and Misty Bernard.

A memorial service will be held at noon on Wednesday, October 28 at C. M. Sloan and Sons funeral home, 1327 Wells St. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be sent to Humane Fort Wayne, 901 Saint Francis Dr, 46808 as Sheryl also deeply loved and cared for the animals in her life (particularly Rocky, Sam, Gus, and Ava Marie).