William A. Flickner

William (Bill) A. Flicker, 86, of Franklin, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 14th at 12:30 p.m. after a short battle with cancer.Born September 1st, 1929 in Dempseytown, William was the son of the late A. Clare and Pearl McCurry Flickner. William worked for Quaker State from 1946-1948. He was a graduate of Penn State Behrend and was a peacetime era US Navy veteran, where he was a fireman. William was a lifetime member of the Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department and a lifetime member of the Bethel United Methodist Church. He was known to all for his hard-work, ethics, loud & boisterous voice, and willing to help all those who needed it.From 1953 to 1969, William co-owned and operated Flickners Store in Rocky Grove with his brother, Roy. He was known for his meat cutting abilities. Then, from 1969 to 1993, William was a teacher at the Vo-Tech, where he was a charter member of the original staff. He worked as the department head for the food service, had perfect attendance in his 24 years, and was always the first one in the school in the mornings. He started a deer cutting course at the school, which was his specialty. William was an outstanding teacher and had an excellent rapport with every student.William was a lover of golf, and after retiring from the Vo-Tech in 1993, he worked at Speers Public Golf Course up until his death. He was known for his keen eye on finding golf balls and had collected over 27,000 balls! He was proud of his three holes-in-one.William is survived by his wife, Rochelle (Shelley) Martin Flickner, whom he married on April 4, 1998; his son, Curtis Flickner, and his wife, Rose; his son, Nathan Speer; his daughter, Vicki Brooks; his daughter, Sue Sloss; and his sister, Doris Speer. He is additionally survived by his four grandchildren: Ebony Winger, Stephanie Sloss, Krista Bell and Katie Henry; and eight great-grandchildren.William was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Alice (Ali) Flickner; his brothers: Roy and Judd Flickner; his sisters: Iona Flickner and Janet Rogers; and his granddaughter, Kristy Sloss.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the VNA Foundation (Hospice), 491 Allegheny Avenue, Franklin, PA 16323; or to the Bethel United Methodist Mission Fund, 2656 State Route 417, Franklin, PA 16323.Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323.Family and friends will be received at the Bethel United Methodist Church, 2656 State Route 417, Franklin, PA 16323; on Sunday, May 22nd from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. A memorial service will follow visitation at the church at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Joseph Martin, pastor of the church, officiating. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.