Jack E. Fleming, Aug. 7, 1930-Dec. 20, 2011

Jack E. Fleming, 81, of Sandusky, passed away early Tuesday morning, Dec. 20, 2011, in Ohio Veterans Home, Sandusky, after a lengthy illness.

He was born Aug. 7, 1930, in Sandusky, son of the late Leroy and Ruby Luella (Cherry) Fleming. Jack was a 1948 graduate of Huron High School and a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served during the Korean War. He was a tool and die maker at New Departure-Hyatt (Division of General Motors) for 40 years, retiring in November 1992.

Jack was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, UAW Local 913 Retirees, and American Legion Post 83.

He is survived by a stepdaughter Jean (Taylor) Gundlach of Dickson, Tenn.; stepgrandchildren, step-great-grandchildren and step- great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia H. “Ginny” Fleming (March 9, 2005); two stepsons, Richard and Larry Mahaffey; his parents; a sister Velda M. Fleming; and two brothers, Robert L. and Herbert C. Fleming.

Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at David F. Koch Funeral Home, 520 Columbus Ave., Sandusky, where prayers will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Friday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 429 Central Ave., Sandusky. The Rev. Jason Kahle will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice Service, Inc., 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Your memories or words of comfort may be expressed to Jack’s family at davidfkoch.com.