Ronald “Ron” Keith Flickinger

Ronald "Ron" Keith Flickinger, 86, died peacefully Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab, Vinton. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 20, at St. Mary Catholic Church, Vinton, with Father Jim Brokman as Celebrant. Scripture Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 19 at the church. Those not attending the Scripture Service may visit with the family from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m., or after 9:30 at the church on Friday. Burial with Military Rites will be in Garrison Cemetery. Van Steenhuyse-Teahen Funeral Home is caring for Ron and his family.

Ron is survived by four children: Rhonda (Mark) Happel of Vinton, Rochelle (Daniel) Winters of AR, Rusty (Laurie) Flickinger of AR and Ricky (Holly Koopman) Flickinger of MO; ten grandchildren: Kelly, John, Amanda (Claude), Clinton (Andrea), Weston (Khristeana), Deniel, Rusty Jr. (Ashley), Dakota (Faith), Emily (Daniel) and Cody; seventeen great-grandchildren: Devin, Collin, Breckin, Briana, Aimee, Kaytie, Shelby, Alisa, Alyssa, Lane, Layla, Samantha, Karson, Kurt, Klay, Avery and Bailee; and four siblings: Karen (Dale) Hagen, Kris (Bob) Birker, Rosemary Boisen all of Vinton and Wayne (Wanda) Flickinger of NM.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia in 2001; and siblings: JoAnn Michaelson and Larry Flickinger.

Ron was born November 14, 1936 in Garrison, the son of Cecil and Norma (Wilhelmi) Flickinger. He graduated from Washington High School, Vinton. Following graduation, he proudly served in the United States Army Reserves. On July 12, 1958 in Van Horne, Ron was united in marriage to Patricia DeNeve, the best-looking carhop at the Vinton A&W. Ron owned and operated Flick's Standard Station in Vinton with his brother Larry, was a mechanic at Ervin Motor and worked at John Deere as a machinist, retiring in 1999.

If he wasn't watching General Hospital or The Young and the Restless, Ron enjoyed fishing, hunting, helping neighbors, doing yardwork, playing cards, cheering on the Minnesota Vikings and Iowa Hawkeyes, mushroom hunting and traveling many times to Arkansas to watch his grandsons play football. He was a member of the Garrison American Legion, Knights of Columbus and a John Deere Union Steward.

A memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left at www.teahenfuneralhome.com.

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KT January 17, 2023, 6:51 pm So sad to read of Ronnie's(Flick)passing. He was a friend from way back and Pat too. Super good person and a hard worker. Our Sympathy to all of the family. He is at peace with the love of his life now, Pat. The last time Doug saw him. he gave him a ride to the semi out in the field, so he wouldn't have to walk. That's the kind of guy he was!!

RP January 18, 2023, 2:50 am Thoughts and Prayers to your family. Renee Fiebelkorn Patava

MD January 18, 2023, 11:21 am Will never forget all the fun I had working for Ron & Larry at the Standard station. RIP my friend.

DCS January 18, 2023, 1:32 pm To my fellow friend and classmate from so many by-gone years. Ronnie, you were always such a fun guy to be around. Back in our time, those fabulous 50's, you were "A real doll" and turned a lot of girl's head with those beautiful blue eyes, blonde hair, and beautiful smile. RIP sweet, sweet man.

DJH January 19, 2023, 9:26 am Who was your childhood role model? Was it the whistling guy next door playing with his dog Trixie and starting a new family to share his love of life with? Did you ever tell them they were? My role model was Ron, I had that chance and did. Loved ya dude. My condolences to family, friends and all role models.

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