Obituary of Raymond Henry Fliehler

Ray is survived by his wife, a daughter Ellen of Dubuque; three sons: Robert and his wife Sue of West Des Moines, James and his wife Kathy of Waukee, and Jack and his wife Lesanne of Coralville; four grandchildren: Mike Fliehler and his wife Kim of Omaha, Neb., Sara De Hass and her husband Mike of West Des Moines, Gina Rae of Dubuque, and Katie Jo of Coralville; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Jack of Waterloo, and Almon (Al) of Strawberry Point. His parents and sister Jean preceded him in death. Ray was born on May 11, 1912, in Strawberry Point to Henry and Cassy (Hughes) Fliehler. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Sebald Lutheran Church. He graduated from Strawberry Point High School in 1929, and he was in the Class of 1938 in the University of Iowa law school. . Ray married Hazel Marie Anna (Blondie) Baumgartner on June 6, 1940, at St. Sebald Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. Paul Eilers. They had four children. Ray first practiced law in Edgewood, and then he moved to Strawberry Point where he practiced law for more than 50 years. He was a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and the Clayton County Bar Association. During the early 1930s, Ray participated in the Civil Conservation Corps (CCC), serving on a crew to construct buildings in Backbone State Park. In addition, Ray was instrumental in the development and construction of Backbone Golf Course and was an avid golfer there. Another one of his hobbies was fishing for walleye on the Mississippi River. He was an active member of the Lions Club and the Chamber of Commerce in Strawberry Point. After retirement, Ray and Blondie moved to Coralville in 1994. While living there, he was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church. He was Hawkeye fan, attending many football games and wrestling matches, and was a member of the I-Club. Memorial contributions may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church, Strawberry Point, or Christ the King Lutheran Church, Iowa City.