Clair E. Flessner Obituary (1929 - 2018)

Mr. Clair E. "Shorty" Flessner, 88 of Normal, Illinois, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. A celebration of life gathering will be held on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 4-6pm at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington. A private family service will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to be made to Second Presbyterian Church of Bloomington or to Ducks Unlimited. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home is in charge of arrangements. Shorty was born on July 29, 1929 in Cullom, Illinois. He is the son of William A. and Luella Rose (Billerbeck) Flessner. He married Ora Lee Graham on October 28, 1955 in Bloomington. She preceded him on October 19, 1999. Shorty is survived by his loving partner in life of 19 years Patty Manuel of Normal, his children, Drake E. (Heidi) Flessner, Bloomington; Derek E. Flessner, Bloomington; Nancee L. Ost, Houston, TX; Jennifer L. (Scott) Duncan, Mackinaw. Also surviving are his 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Paul Flessner. Shorty was a graduate of Saunemin High School. He served in the Army National Guard from 1947-1954. During his time in the National Guard he served in the Korean Conflict form 1951-1953. Shorty worked for State Farm for 44 years retiring in 1991. He was a member of Second Presbyterian Church of Bloomington, Bloomington Elks Lodge #281 and was Past Treasurer of Ducks Unlimited of Bloomington. Shorty loved hunting, Fishing, Trapshooting and Ducks Unlimited. He was a loving partner, father, grandfather and friend. He was thought fondly of by all his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all of them.