Jeanne Mildred Fleck

 

Jeanne Mildred Fleck passed away on June 7, 2020 while staying with her daughter and family in Texas. Born on a farm in Washington County, NE on January 1, 1939, she was the daughter of Henry Kroeger and Mildred Andersen Kroeger.  She graduated valedictorian from Kennard High School in 1956. She married Barton Kendall Fleck on November 7, 1959 and they enjoyed 48 years of marriage.  In 1994, she donated a kidney to Barton, the first non-related transplant in Nebraska.  This gift of life allowed Barton to know his grandchildren and they to know the love of their grandpa.

She was a longtime member of Resurrection Lutheran Church where she was active in numerous women’s ministries.  Jeanne was an avid bridge player and enjoyed playing in many different clubs. Jeanne loved to travel and was always planning her next trip.  She and Barton were Husker fans and spent many Saturdays at Memorial Stadium.  They also traveled with family and friends to several Bowl games. Jeanne’s greatest joy in life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was proud of each of them and loved to share in their activities and accomplishments. She will be remembered for her generosity and devotion to her family.

Preceded in death by her husband Barton and parents Mildred and Henry Kroeger. Survived by daughter, Brenda Fleck, Omaha; daughters and son-in-laws, Diane and Todd Pickering, Omaha, Jayne and Ray Pool, III, Bartonville, TX, Julie and Dean Nickels, Murray, NE; Son Brad Fleck, Gretna. Grandchildren Benjamin (Lena) Fleck, Sarah (Scott) Hurtz; Rachel and Shannen Pickering; Ray IV, Kaylie and Jake Pool; Wesley, Kyle and Grant Nickels; Great Grandchildren Kieraline and Bradley Fleck.  Sisters, Arlene (Michael) Casey, Linda (Ronald) Madsen; Sister-in-laws, Gwen (Ken) Reier, Dolores Bradley; brother-in-law Bruce (Donna) Fleck and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation Monday, June 15, 2020 from 3:00-7:00 PM (CDC Guidelines) at Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Dr. Gretna.  Services for family and close friends are Tuesday, June 16 at 10:30 AM at Roeder Mortuary. Internment at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Memorials to Resurrection Lutheran Church and Live On Nebraska.

Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE 402-332-0090  www.roedermortuary.com