Thomas Albert Fluegel

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• Obituary: From Erie Times-News, 23 Jul 2017, Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania. Thomas A. Fluegel

Thomas A. Fluegel, 73, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at UPMC Hamot, following a fall at home.

He was born on August 27, 1943, in Erie, a son of the late Albert and Ruth (Steiner) Fluegel.

Tom graduated from Strong Vincent High School in Erie in 1961. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Upon completion of basic training at Great Lakes, he was stationed in Norfolk, Va. where he became a radio man, later being stationed at Mayport, Fla. (JAX). He served aboard the USS Kenneth D. Bailey (DDR-713), completing two Mediterranean cruises. Upon his discharge from the military, he returned to the Erie area and began working at the Lord Corporation, becoming a Machinist there and retiring in 2008.

He was a member of the Orville Frank VFW Post # 742 in Fairview, a life member of VFW Post #4965 in East Springfield, and enjoyed spending his winters in Florida and antique cars.

In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by a son, LCPL Richard A. Fluegel USMC, who was killed in action at the bombing of the Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut Lebanon in 1983; and a sister-in-law, Becky Fluegel.

His family includes his wife, Marilou C. (Blystone) Fluegel, whom he married on July 22, 1972 in Lake City, Pa.; also by a daughter, Penni A. Bernard (Michael "Mickey") of Lafayette, La.; a son, Robert J. Fluegel (Julie) of Chesapeake, Va.; two sisters, Judith A. Omen (Joseph) of Tucson, Ariz. and Nancy R. Tarasovich of Mentor, Ohio; a brother, Larry Fluegel of Erie; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Daisy.

No calling hours or services will be observed.

Burial will be in the Girard Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Families of the Wounded Fund, Inc., c/o Village Bank, P.O. Box 330 Midlothian, VA 23113, or to the charity of one's choice

Published in the Erie Times-News on July 23, 2017

• Gravestone: From Find a Grave, Jul 2017, Girard, Erie, Pennsylvania. Thomas A. Fluegel
Birth: 27 Aug 1943
Death: 20 Jul 2017 (aged 73)
Burial: Girard Cemetery, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA
Memorial #: 183922490
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Richard Andrew Fluegel* 1964-1983
Created by: Dannetta Borland Getz (48214455)
Added: 2 Oct 2017
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/183922490/thomas-a.-fluegel
Citation: Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 08 June 2018), memorial page for Thomas A. Fluegel (27 Aug 1943–20 Jul 2017), Find A Grave Memorial no. 183922490, citing Girard Cemetery, Girard, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by Dannetta Borland Getz (contributor 48214455) .

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