Russell L. Fleury

Russell L. Fleury, 91, of Ponca, NE went to be with his Lord on Friday, November 6, 2015, at a Sioux City hospital.Memorial services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at First United Methodist Church in Ponca, NE with Rev. Lorri Kentner officiating, and military rites by the Ponca American Legion Post 117. Visitation will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the church, and will resume one hour prior to the memorial service on Tuesday. Arrangements are under the direction of Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca.Russ was born in McLean, NE on March 7, 1924, the son of Ray and Jesse (Cogdill) Fleury. He was the second to the youngest of six children. He graduated from Ponca High School in 1941 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy, aboard the LSM-39 in the Pacific during WWII.Russ married Helen Pfister on August 8, 1949, and the love affair began. They made their home in Ponca, raising four children: Diane, Myron, Roger and Marcia. Russ and Helen owned and operated Fleury's Market for 25 years. He was the consummate businessman. After selling the store, he embarked on a 30 year career as a Dixon County Supervisor. It was a position he found fulfilling and he loved working with the public.There was no greater patriot for his family, his country and his community than Russ. He loved Ponca, having served in many capacities to make his town better. He shared a quiet and constant faith in God, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church for seventy plus years. He was a passionate member of the Ponca American Legion Post 117 for 70 years, a former director of the Nebr. Assn. of County Officials, the Ponca Commercial Club, and various other organizations.Russ lived a grand life full of the love of family and friends. He felt forever blessed.Survivors include his wife, Helen; brother, Dwight (Del) Fleury; children, Diane Holgate, Myron (Angela) Fleury, Roger (Pam) Fleury, and Marcia (Ed) Mahon; grandchildren, Colby (Caroline) and Casey White, Sam (Ann), Nick (Krista) and Jesse (Erin) Fleury, Megan and Marc Fleury, Zach and Cole Mahon; and seven great-grandchildren.Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Jesse Fleury: and siblings, Cleo (Tom) Craig, Carol (Al) Siss, Raymond (Iris) Fleury and Bob Fleury.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for designation to be made at a later time.