Henry "Hank" J. Fleck

Henry “Hank” Fleck, a 38 year resident of Tallahassee passed on April 25, 2018 at the age of 90. Born January 11, 1928 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania to John and Agnes Fleck. He was one of nine children. He grew up in Tarentum and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he attended elementary school. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in nearby Natrona, Pennsylvania where he met and later married Josephine Galli in 1949. They moved to Roseburg, Oregon where they started their family. With six children in tow they moved back east to Florida in 1959 where the family grew to “his baker’s dozen”. That family continues to grow and now includes 39 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Hank is survived by his wife of 70 years, Josephine “JoJo” Fleck, their 10 daughters and 3 sons. Listed oldest to youngest with (spouse) – Kathy Raynor (Tom), Greg Fleck, Cindy Croom (John) of Ocala, FL Karen Harding (Tom) of Wren, OR, Mary Fannin (Steve), Sue Pena (Erick), Chris Fleck (Carolyn Dec.), Lisa Williams (Reckie), Teri Washburn, Matt Fleck (Karie) of Madeira Beach, FL, Janet Skelton (Keith Johnston), Jennie Grant (Mark) and Joanna Rodman (Jason).

Hank was a prolific and nationally recognized fine artist. As a landscape and portrait artist he is well-known for his sensitive drawings, oil paintings, pastels and watercolors. A Charter Member and Distinguished Artist with the Pastel Society of North Florida, a Charter Member and Signature Artist with the American Impressionist Society, a recipient of a multitude of art awards including: Rose Printing Award of 2002 Art Gadsden Exhibit and the William Schultz Pastel Award at the National Exhibit of the American Impressionist Society. His work appeared in the July/August issue of the Pastel Artist International magazine as one of the Master Pastel Artists of the US. His art work is included in numerous private and corporate collections across Florida.

Hank was an active member of the Tallahassee Senior Center where he participated in the many night of dancing and days of competitive ping-pong. He shared his artistic talent with others through classes and art exhibits for all to enjoy.

“Through my work, I hope to convey to the viewer the excitement and joy that I feel when I am seeing and painting the wonder of nature and humanity.” -Hank Fleck

Dad will be remembered by his family for his humor, playful spirit, creativity, inventiveness, sense of determination, appreciation of nature and utmost unconditional love. He was a father who overcame the demands of raising a large family while always taking time to interact individually with each of his children and grandchildren through creative inspiration, instruction and play. He successfully raised strong, independent individuals who will lovingly further his legacy.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations to be made to either Big Bend Hospice or Tallahassee Senior Center.