Kenneth J. Fleckenstein

Kenneth J. Fleckenstein, age 86 of Mentor and Edgewater, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, Mayfield Heights, with his loving family by his side. He was born October 10, 1938 in Cleveland. Mr. Fleckenstein was the retired owner of Arrowhead Music Store in Mentor. Ken graduated from Willoughby Union High School in 1956. He went on to serve in the US Navy for 4 years. Ken enjoyed boating and being a member of the Fairport Harbor Yacht Club, where he served on the Planning Committee for several years. In 1975 he became President of the Lake/Geauga County Federation of the Musicians Union Local #657 where he served until 1993. Ken was the leader of Ken Powell and the Headliners Band for 37 years. He sang and loved playing his Cordovox, organ, and many other instruments. He enjoyed playing music with many great musicians in the area who became longtime friends. He was also a member of the V.F.W. #9295, Painesville Elks #549 and The Dolphin Club. He loved spending time with his grandsons and family. He also enjoyed driving his 57 Chevy around town and to special events. He was a member of the Mentor Senior Center and Mentor Chamber of Commerce. Ken was always there to lend a hand when needed. Ken was the best husband, wonderful father, and friend to many, he will be missed so much by so many. Survivors include his wife of 64 years: Frances (Werner) Fleckenstein; children: Russell (Julie Petrowski) Fleckenstein and Karen (William Traub) Fleckenstein; grandsons: Tristan and Will; sister: Paulette (Al) Gresco and sister-in-laws: Laura Werner & Barbara Werner. He also leaves behind many nieces and nephews, bonus daughter Tiffany Singer & long-time neighbor Brian Bedford, as well as many other good friends. Preceding Kenneth in death are his parents: Frank and Pauline Fleckenstein; brother: Frank (Mickey) Fleckenstein and brother-in-laws: Harry, John and Thomas Werner. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the funeral home. Interment will be in Mentor Cemetery, Mentor, Ohio immediately after the funeral service. Send flowers and offer condolences at www.brunners.com

Kenneth J. Fleckenstein

October 10, 1938 - December 4, 2024