Byron Flesher

Byron E. Flesher, age 97, of rural Portland passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his residence. 

He was born in Portland on March 27, 1927, the son of Carl and Mildred (Ford) Flesher. He was married in March 1955 to Wilma Jean Harris who survives.

Byron was a 1945 graduate of Saratoga High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifelong Pike Township farmer.

Surviving are his wife of 69 years Wilma Jean; one daughter Patti Clevenger (husband: Keith) of Ridgeville; daughter-in-law Roxanne Flesher of Ridgeville; grandchildren Brian Clevenger (wife: Angie), Elizabeth Bihn, Laura Moore (husband: Eric), Nicky Blalock (husband: Shawn), Matthew Flesher and Daniel Flesher (wife: Emilee); and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his son Larry Flesher; grandson-in-law Joe Bihn; three brothers; and one sister.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 11, at 2 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Greg Rittenhouse presiding. Burial will follow in the Lawndale Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at Baird-Freeman.

Memorials can be made to Southern Care Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.