In Memory of

Elmer H. Flickinger

November 28, 1928 - January 17, 2023
From: Urbandale, IA


Elmer H. Flickinger 94, formerly of Harcourt, passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home in Urbandale.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023 at New Hope United Methodist Church 4525 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, Iowa followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 7:00 p.m.   A light meal will be served.

     An additional Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Harcourt United Methodist Church, with a Prayer Service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at the Dayton Cemetery with Military Rites by Greenfield – Hartquist American Legion Post #699 of Harcourt.  Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.  Palmer Funeral Home, Gowrie is in charge of arrangements.

     Elmer Harry Flickinger was born November 28, 1928, in Burnside, Iowa.  He graduated from Harcourt High School.  Elmer served in the United States Army from 1950-1952 during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged as a Master Sergeant.  On March 1, 1959 he was united in marriage to Theresa Pruismann and the couple established their home on a farm in Harcourt.  Elmer also worked for the railroad for 42 years, retiring in 1990 from the Union Pacific Railroad.  Elmer continued farming until he was 79.  In 2009, the couple moved to Urbandale to be near children and grandchildren.  Elmer was a lifetime member of the Harcourt United Methodist Church.  Elmer was a longtime member of the Masonic Lodge, a Shriner, and a member of the Greenfield – Hartquist American Legion Post #699 of Harcourt. 

     Elmer was a dedicated husband to Theresa just shy of 64 years. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them and beating them at cards.  He was a very hard worker, always fixing and repairing anything for neighbors.  He enjoyed working with his hands and stayed busy in his woodworking shop during his retirement years.

     Elmer is survived by his wife Theresa; children, Pearl Flickinger of Seattle, WA, Janet (Roger) Stewart of Maxwell, Bruce (Barbara) Flickinger of St. Charles, Doris Flickinger (Terry Reeves) of Des Moines, and Roger Flickinger of Urbandale; 6 grandchildren, Dean (Jayme) Stewart, Neal (Rochelle) Stewart, Janean (Darren) Struthers, Rachel, Luke, Jake; 5 great-grandchildren, Savannah, Everett, Harvey, Gentry, Carolina.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Pearl (Brown) Flickinger; sister Margaret Phillips; brothers, Glen, Robert, and Ray Flickinger; and granddaughter Sarah Theresa Flickinger.

SERVICES
Visitation 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday
January 20, 2023
New Hope United Methodist Church
4525 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 
Celebration of Life Service at 7:00 p.m. 

 **Additional Visitation**
10:00 a.m. Saturday
January 21, 2023
United Methodist Church, Harcourt
Prayer Service at 11:00 a.m.
OFFICIATING
Pastor Lilian Gallo-Seagren
CASKET BEARERS
Jake Flickinger
Luke Flickinger
Rachel Flickinger
Dean Stewart
Neal Stewart
Janean Struthers
Darren Struthers

Honorary Casket Bearer
Sarah Theresa Flickinger
MUSIC
Pianist
Laurie McKinney
Kim Rieken
INTERMENT
Dayton Cemetery
Military Rites by Greenfield – Hartquist American
Legion Post #699 of Harcourt.

Condolences

Friday, January 20, 2023 at 9:13 AM
“I met Elmer just a handful of times but I always enjoyed his smile and his big personality. ”
- Jason M Cox

Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 12:24 PM
“Elmer was the best of neighbors and will be missed. You are in our thoughts, Terry, Roger and family.
- Julie and Walter Witthoff

Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 9:16 AM
“Dear Doris & Terry, Our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family of the loss of your father. Our love and prayers goes out to the both of you.”
- Steele & Tarpey Family

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 3:39 PM
“Catherine and I are so sorry for your loss. Elmer always had a big smile and we enjoyed talking to him. We will keep you and the family in our prayers. ”
- John Kaiser

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 2:05 PM
“Roger truly enjoyed having Elmer as his neighbor. They shared all of their Burnside Harcourt and Gowrie history and memories. This made him so happy. ”
- Karen Thelin


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