Section: Eternity Lot: 664 Grave: 2
Robert B Flickinger
Born: July 19th, 1938
Died: June 12th, 2023
Obituary
Obituary
Robert B. Flickinger, 84, of Abbottstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Georgianna (Therit) Flickinger; together they shared 33 years of marriage before her passing in 2000.
Born Tuesday, July 19, 1938 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Russell E., Sr. and Bernadette M. (Wallach) Flickinger.
Robert graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1957, then joined and proudly served in the Army. He was a longtime employee of Bethlehem Steel before taking ownership of the Jefferson Motel with his wife.
Robert was a lifetime member of The McSherrystown Fish and Game
Association. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, camping and travelling with his wife, spending time with family and friends, and celebrating many holidays with great-granddaughters Jacey and Kaylee.
Mr. Flickinger is survived by eight grandchildren: Lisa Gearhart, Donald Gearhart, Robert Gearhart, John Gladfelter, Nerissa Welty, Robin Gladfelter, David Gladfelter, Donald Gladfelter; a stepson, David Gladfelter of Virginia; 12 great grandchildren; a sister, Gloria Stewart and husband Mike of Mt. Wolf; two brothers, Wayne Flickinger and wife KapYe and Russell Flickinger and wife Donna, both of Hanover. Mr. Flickinger is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
In addition to his parents and wife, Robert was preceded in death by a son, James Flickinger; a stepdaughter, Sharon Gearhart and a brother Larry F. Flickinger.
A service to celebrate the life of Robert will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Wetzel Funeral Home and Crematory, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA with Rev. Kevin D. Orewiler officiating. A time to share memories with the family and an opportunity to view will be on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roots for Boots in New Oxford, The McSherrystown Fish and Game Association, or to the charity of your choice.
To share memories of Robert B. Flickinger and view a video tribute, please visit www.wetzelfuneralhome.com.
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Robert B Flickinger
1938 - 2023
Born:
July 19th, 1938
Passed Away:
June 12th, 2023
Obituary
Obituary
Robert B. Flickinger, 84, of Abbottstown, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home. He was the loving husband of the late Georgianna (Therit) Flickinger; together they shared 33 years of marriage before her passing in 2000.
Born Tuesday, July 19, 1938 in Hanover, he was a son of the late Russell E., Sr. and Bernadette M. (Wallach) Flickinger.
Robert graduated from Delone Catholic High School in 1957, then joined and proudly served in the Army. He was a longtime employee of Bethlehem Steel before taking ownership of the Jefferson Motel with his wife.
Robert was a lifetime member of The McSherrystown Fish and Game
Association. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, camping and travelling with his wife, spending time with family and friends, and celebrating many holidays with great-granddaughters Jacey and Kaylee.
Mr. Flickinger is survived by eight grandchildren: Lisa Gearhart, Donald Gearhart, Robert Gearhart, John Gladfelter, Nerissa Welty, Robin Gladfelter, David Gladfelter, Donald Gladfelter; a stepson, David Gladfelter of Virginia; 12 great grandchildren; a sister, Gloria Stewart and husband Mike of Mt. Wolf; two brothers, Wayne Flickinger and wife KapYe and Russell Flickinger and wife Donna, both of Hanover. Mr. Flickinger is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
In addition to his parents and wife, Robert was preceded in death by a son, James Flickinger; a stepdaughter, Sharon Gearhart and a brother Larry F. Flickinger.
A service to celebrate the life of Robert will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Wetzel Funeral Home and Crematory, 549 Carlisle St., Hanover, PA with Rev. Kevin D. Orewiler officiating. A time to share memories with the family and an opportunity to view will be on Monday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Hanover.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Roots for Boots in New Oxford, The McSherrystown Fish and Game Association, or to the charity of your choice.
To share memories of Robert B. Flickinger and view a video tribute, please visit www.wetzelfuneralhome.com.
To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Robert B. Flickinger, please click here to visit our Sympathy
Cemetery and Burial Information
Mt Olivet Cemetery
725 Baltimore Street
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: (717) 637-5294
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