Obituary of John V. Fluke , 84

John V. Fluke, 84, of Tusseyville, died Friday, October 26, 2012, at Mt. Nittany Medical Center at State College

He was born November 15, 1928, in Altoona; a son of the late John and M. Elizabeth Vollmer Fluke.

On October 14, 1950, he married Shirley Eileen Brooks who survives at home.

Mr. Fluke graduated from Altoona High School in 1946. On July 14, 1946, he entered the U. S. Army serving through June 27, 1949 earning the rank of Sergeant.

John devoted his professional life to the printing industry, and in later years owned and operated his own printing business in Tusseyville.

A devoted and active member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ in Tusseyville, he was always available to do whatever needed to be done at the church. He took great pride in taking care of the church cemetery, and on many Saturday evenings, he could be found mowing and trimming, so the cemetery would look good for Sunday services at the church. In addition to the countless hours he spent keeping the cemetery looking well groomed, he also spent countless hours helping people locate graves, when they would come to his door for help. Diligent and dedicated service to the church and church cemetery were among John’s highest priorities.

Surviving Mr. Fluke in addition to his wife is one daughter, Amy Joy Dalesandro and her husband Joseph of East Fallowfield; two sons, John Alton Fluke and his wife Linda of Germantown, MD, and Andrew Joseph Fluke and his wife Sandra of Boiling Springs; one grandson Matthew Scott Fluke; one great grandson Jayden Matthew Fluke and one sister Janet Kauffman of Altoona.

Friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 a. m. Monday, October 29, 2012 at Emmanuel Union United Church of Christ Tusseyville Road, Tusseyville. The funeral will follow immediately at 11:00 a. m. at the church with the Reverend Michael Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Emmanuel Reformed and Lutheran Cemetery he devoted so much time caring for.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Emmanuel Union United Church of Christ C/O Rev. Michael Smith, 3344 Penns Valley Pike, Spring Mills, PA 16875.

An on line guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.