Paul D. Flessner Obituary (1942

Paul Flessner, 83 of Cullom, passed away Thursday, July 2nd at St. James Hospital in Pontiac surrounded by his family. Cremation rites have been accorded. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, located at 511 W. Jackson Street, Cullom, IL, 60929. A visitation will be held immediately prior to the service, starting at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Pastor Lloyd Evans will be presiding over Paul’s services. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery in Cullom. Memorials may be made in Paul’s memory to Beckman Memorial Library in Cullom, Cullom Historical Society, or to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cullom. Calvert and Martin Funeral Home, Cullom, is entrusted with the arrangements. He was born on September 10th, 1942, to his parents Les and Marie Flessner. He married Diann Elizabeth Magee on April 6th, 1963. She was his beloved wife for 63 years. He survived by his wife Diann, children Amy (Brian) Malone, Jeff (Kris) Flessner, Jill (Bill) Smith, and Andy Flessner; grandchildren Brad (Kali) Malone, Danielle (Erik Vosen) Malone, Andrea Malone, Josh Flessner, Alison (Dalton) Koehl, Tyler (Kara) Smith, Trevor (Erin) Smith, and Nick Smith; great grandchildren Emmett, Tate, Colton, Kade, and Quinn; and one sister Mary Hack. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters Gerry Jehle, and Ruth Ann Penicook. Paul was a lifelong farmer in the Cullom area. He also was owner and partner of F & R Tiling in Piper City, IL. He took great pride in working the land and serving the community. Paul was a faithful member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cullom, IL. Paul was a die-hard fan of the Cubs, Bears, and Illini. He loved the water and boating, whether it was winter in Fort Myers Beach, FL with his wife or hosting family and friends at his cherished Lake Marie. Paul was a proud father, grandparent, and friend. He will be missed by his entire family and his many friends. He will truly be missed by all of those who knew him and loved him. This obituary may be viewed, and a guestbook signed, at www.calvertmemorial.com or visit us on Facebook.