Richard Francis Fleck

Richard Fleck, 84, of Ocala, Florida passed away on January 14th 2019. Richard was born on November 26th, 1934 to Anne Marie Raymond Fleck in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Richard was married to the love of his life, Ruth, for 62 beautiful years until her passing February 10th, 2018. Richard joined the Navy in 1952. He was honorably discharged in December of 1956 with a rank of Radarman First Class, serving during the Korean War. Richard and Ruthie remained in Pennsylvania until the early 60s when they decided to live their dream and moved to North Miami, FL. After moving to Miami, Richard worked as a salesman for Sears. Richard and Ruthie moved to Ocala in 1979 and opened a restaurant called SuperBurger. He also worked for Big Sandys Superstore for several decades and retired from sales of preened funeral planning at Good Shepherd. Richard was an excellent husband, father, uncle, and pet dad. His most rewarding accomplishments were being a great family man and provider. Richard retired in 2002, after which he spent his time with his bride, Ruthie, and pets. They traveled and just enjoyed their time with family and their animals. They lived out their retirement years in the family home that they built after they moved to Ocala. They shared their land with their horse Chyna, dogs Honey, Princess, Lassie, Brady and Apollo, and ponies Lightning Thunder. Richard will be joining the Kingdom of God, met with open arms by his love, Ruthie, his beloved niece Maryann, and his mother Anne Marie. Richard passed in the family home with his son Tom, Toms fianc Elijah, his daughter Marianne, his best friend Sharon and his beloved dog Honey around him. He will be missed greatly, but never forgotten. Richards words of wisdom and his love will remain in our hearts forever. Richard is survived by his son Thomas Fleck and his fianc Elijah Rooney; daughter Marianne, son-in-law Daniel Alicea, grandson Christian; sister-in-law Doris Osman; nieces Debra Faflik and Susan Burkett; nephew Jeffery Smith; and his beloved dog Honey. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 21st, 2019 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Roberts of Ocala Downtown Chapel. A Celebration of Richards Life will be held at 12:30 pm, on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 at Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Ave Bushnell, FL 33513. 1-352-793-7740. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of Marion County Legacy House.

Richard Francis Fleck

November 26, 1934 - January 14, 2019