March 6 2022
David Lee Fleig David Lee Fleig, 75, of Harrisburg, died Sunday March 6, 2022 at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center after a courageous battle with Leukemia. David was born in Toledo, Ohio and was the son of the late Norman and Hazel (BeeBe) Fleig. David was a 1964 graduate of Central Dauphin High School, where he was the vice president of his junior and senior class and played football and wrestled. He retired from PP&L after 40 years of service as a Survey Chief. In the late 60’s, he coached Linglestown baseball, basketball, and football. In the early 80’s, he coached Paxtonia baseball and Holy Name ice hockey teams. David is survived by his wife of 54 years, Diane (Weisbrod) Fleig; his daughter Tricia (Joseph) Macri; his son Brian (Jennifer) Fleig, both of Harrisburg; his grandchildren Tyler and Carly, who affectionately called him “Poppy”; his sisters Mary Fleig and Paula (Bill) Thompson; and his brothers Jayme (Diane) Fleig and Tom (Leslie) Fleig. David is also survived by several nieces and nephews. David loved spending time with his family, especially watching his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities. He was a proud supporter of Central Dauphin Rams sports, a fan of The Ohio State University Buckeyes, and the Boston Red Sox. He especially enjoyed visiting Walt Disney World and Ocean City, Maryland with his family. He loved taking care of his yard. David had a “green thumb” and loved planting flowers to attract the birds, butterflies, and bees. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 at 11 am, at Hoover Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., 6011 Linglestown Rd, Harrisburg. A visitation will be held on Friday from 10 to 11am at the funeral home, prior to the service. His family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the nurses and doctors at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center and Cancer Center for their care over the last 10 months. Memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Central PA Chapter, 2405 Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17110 or to Memorial Processing, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Online contributions may be left at www.hooverfuneralhome.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David L Fleig March 6 2022.
Death notice for the town of: Kulpmont, state: Pennsylvania