David L. Flueckiger, 57, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was born on May 17, 1966, in Van Wert, Ohio to the Rev. Jerry and Bonnie (Cook) Flueckiger. David was united in marriage to Deborah McNary on June 13, 2001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
David grew up attending First Mennonite Church, where his father was the Youth Pastor. He joined the Berne Fire Department as a volunteer fireman in 1987 and served the Berne Community for 10 years. David formerly worked at BF Goodrich in Woodburn, and earned his electrician journeyman license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
David loved spending time with his family. He had a soft spot for his grandchildren and cherished the time spent with them. He enjoyed watching football and was a devoted Los Angeles Rams fan. He was a baseball and football coach for the Saint Joe Little League. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Survivors include his wife, Deborah Flueckiger of Fort Wayne, Indiana; daughter Erica (Jeremy) Kirchner of Monroe, Indiana; son, Tyler Flueckiger of Fort Wayne, Indiana; daughter, Taylor Flueckiger of Fort Wayne, Indiana; brother, Mark (Kim) Flueckiger of Culver, Indiana; step-daughter, Amber Wilcox; eleven grandchildren, Kaidon Flueckiger, Braxten Kirchner, Bohden Kirchner, Logan Kirchner, Degon Kirchner, Kacyn Zaugg, Kreighten Zaugg,Kashden Zaugg, Kixley Zaugg, Knox Thieme, and Kollyns Thieme; nephew, Calvin Flueckiger of Culver, Indiana; and niece, Joy Miller of Bluffton, Indiana<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Beth Maag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at First Mennonite Church in Berne \u2013 566 W. Main St. Berne, Indiana with Pastor Jim Schwartz officiating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Family and friends will be received from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023 at First Mennonite Church. On Tuesday there will be no visitation prior to the service but will be a time for visiting at the meal which will follow the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preferred memorials can be given to Cancer Services of NE, Indiana and be mailed to the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home- 520 N. 2nd St. Decatur, Indiana 46733.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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