Jim L. Flesner Obituary (1935

Jim Flesner, the son of Mildred (Frey) and Thomas Martin Flesner, was born August 1, 1935 at Glenvil, Nebraska. He departed this life on Monday, April 1, 2013 at the Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud, Nebraska at the age of 77 years and 8 months. A longtime resident of the Clay Center community, Jim received his formal education attending the Clay Center schools, graduating with the class of 1953. In 1956 he was united in marriage with Christine Gavin at Clay Center. This union was blessed with five children. Jim started to work with Wenske Construction and then established his own construction company and lumber yard in 1960. He retired from construction work in 1980. In 1976, his marriage with Christine ended. From 1981-1996 Jim made his home at Kenesaw where he owned and operated the Silver Dollar Bar. He returned to Clay Center working for the Housing Authority and with the maintenance crew at the golf course. He was a former member of the Lutheran Church in Clay Center and later attended the Clay Center Christian Church. For many years he was active with the Clay Center Volunteer Fire Department as well as volunteering his time and talents to numerous community activities. In his leisure time Jim enjoyed entertaining family and friends, playing golf, hunting, fishing and attending car and motorcycle races. His personality was pervaded by his quiet and gentle demeanor. His was always positive, supportive and understanding as a father, grandfather and friend. Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Jack Flesner and significant others Mona Bernhardt and Gaylene Hoyt. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Teresa Denney and husband Greg of Franklin, Nebraska; Gary Flesner and wife Kate of Red Cloud, Nebraska; Don Flesner of Red Cloud; Sandra Largent and husband Greg of Greeley, Colorado and Steve Flesner and wife Diana of Lincoln, Nebraska; Christine Flesner of Clay Center, Nebraska; a step-son, Jeff Bernhardt; 17 grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren and several step-great grandchildren. Also surviving are a brother, Thomas Dean Flesner of Spooner, Wisconsin; sister-in-law Bonnie Flesner of Lincoln, Nebraska; special friends Linda Redline of Clay Center; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, 2:30 p.m., April 6, 2013 at the Congregational Bible Church in Red Cloud with the Rev. Marshall Faulkenberry officiating. Interment was at the Kenesaw Cemetery. A memorial fund has been established by the family. Williams Funeral Home 241 West 4th Avenue Red Cloud, Nebraska 68970 402-746-2500 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com