Obituaries
Richard A. Fleckenstein, 93
February 23, 2022
Richard A. Fleckenstein, a lifelong resident of Lititz, PA, died peacefully on February 23, 2022 at United Zion Retirement Community.
Richard was the son of the late August C. and Kathryn (Resch) Fleckenstein and the brother of the late August C. Fleckenstein, Jr. He would have celebrated his 94th birthday on March 23, 2022.
A 1945 graduate of Lititz High School, Richard attended Rochester Institute of Technology. He was a studio potter, ceramic designer, and craftsman who taught at the YWCA in Lancaster, the rec centers in Lititz and Ephrata, and the Art Association of Lancaster.
In May of 1958, Richard began the Gift Shop at the Ephrata Cloister where he worked until his retirement in 1988.
Richard was a devout member of St. James Catholic Church in Lititz, serving in many capacities throughout his lifetime.
Richard was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, Father Daley Council #4191, a member of the American Legion Post 429 of Ephrata, and a member of the VFW #3376, having served in the Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at St. James Catholic Church at 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz, PA 17543 on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM. Committal will follow at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Friends will be received at Spacht-Snyder Funeral Home at 127 S Broad Street, Lititz, PA 17543 on Monday, February 28 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, with recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ephrata Cloister Association at ephratacloister.org or 632 W Main Street, Ephrata, PA 17522; or to St. James Catholic Church at 505 Woodcrest Avenue, Lititz, PA 17543.
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March 13, 2022
Mr. Fleckenstein,
Such a wonderful man with an infectious smile. For those who didn’t know him, he’d take anyone under his arm and help you. He was not one to listen to reply (interrupting you), rather he listened to understand. Mr. Fleckenstein, I know you are at, and you’ll be used to positively impact other’s. Will miss you sitting in your normal spot. Love you!
March 01, 2022
Richard was a kind and thoughful person who contributed much to the lives he touched. His years of dedication to the gift shop at the Ephrata Cloister brought public attention and aclaim to the site which served as a great reflection of his hard work and dedication. His faith was always a large part of his life and now he rests peacfuly,
March 01, 2022
It is with great sadness that all of us at the Ephrata Cloister mourn the passing of Richard. His impact on this historic site is immeasurable. Richard’s wisdom and insight and his passion for the Cloister led to the creation of the Museum Store and countless programs that followed during his tenure there. We are grateful for the lasting legacy he has created for a place he loved so dearly.
With sympathy, The Ephrata Cloister Associates and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
March 01, 2022
So sorry to hear Richard has died. He was a truly lovely human being and beloved by all who knew him. I shall miss him as will all his St. James family. God bless him.
June Smith
February 28, 2022
i met Richard when i worked at the old Farmers First Bank in Lititz back in the late 70s i was a drive thru teller , he was my customer… remembering he was always so polite and jovial. it was always a pleasure to wait on him. always smiling. i think i usually saw him on mondays. if i remember correctly he brought thru church deposits ? JoAnne Borman Pearsall
February 27, 2022
My sympathies on the passing of Richard. He was a good Catholic gentleman. Always upbeat and friendly. A true servant of God. Richard is at peace. Blessings and Prayers for everyone. Denny Hines, Saint James Catholic Church parishioner.
