Alfred Lee "Fritz" Flansburg April 5, 1924 ~ November 8, 2011
		Draucker Funeral Home 700 N. Spruce Street Post Office Box 296 Ogallala, NE 69153 Ph:  308.284.4021

 OBITUARY

 
Alfred Lee "Fritz" Flansburg, 87, longtime Ogallala resident, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Alfred was born April 5, 1924 in Onida, SD., the son of Fred and Ione Haynes Flansburg. He grew up on the family ranch and received his early education in Onida and graduated from high school in 1941.

Alfred "Fritz" enlisted in the Navy on October 31, 1944 and attended training in the Gunner's Mate School in Bainbridge, MD. After being discharged on Oct. 7, 1946, he returned to Onida, SD.

On December 25, 1948, Fritz married Adelia Garber in Pierre, SD. Fritz was employed as a car mechanic at Hal Phipps Co. in Pierre. The couple moved to Denver where Fritz owned and operated Fritz's Alignment and Auto Repair in Littleton, CO.

Later on the couple moved to Wyoming and Fritz worked in the Texas Gulf Mine in Green River, WY. Upon retirement they moved to Ogallala, NE. in 1993.

He had a lifelong love of fishing, hunting, and camping with his family.

Preceding him in death were his parents and son Robert Flansburg.

Survivors include his wife Adelia Flansburg and his son Danny (Carla) Flansburg, all of Ogallala; sons: Miles (Linda) Flansburg of Parker, CO. and Lyle Flansburg of Saratoga, WY; and daughter-in-law Cathy Flansburg of Rock Springs, WY. Also six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

At the request of the family there will be no visitation. The private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online Condolences may be sent by clicking here and  cards may be sent to Adelia Flansburg, 2509 West H Street, Ogallala, NE 69153

Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.