Edward Fleck Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 30, 2025.

Edward ("Eddie" / "Ed") Eugene Fleck, died Friday, August 22, 2025, in Clermont, FL, after a brief illness. Born January 30, 1941, in the Bronx, NY, Ed moved at age 3 with his family to Miami, FL, where he was raised. Ed attended Kensington Park Elementary, Citrus Grove Junior High, and graduated from his beloved Miami High School (MHS) in 1959. While attending MHS, Ed was a 3-sport athlete, served as President of the Student Body, and was the first recipient of the Miami Herald Silver Knight Award for citizenship. Miami High is also where Ed met the love of his life, Milly Nolen. He and Milly have cherished countless MHS reunions over the years, bringing them immense joy. While attending a career day in high school, Ed was introduced to the FBI and was immediately interested. Upon graduation from MHS, Ed started his FBI career clerking full time while attending college at night. After graduating from the University of Miami, Ed became a special agent, working criminal and civil rights cases, and later becoming an applicant coordinator. The FBI moved Ed, Milly and their growing family to New Orleans, Columbia, Charleston, Boston (where he earned a master's degree at Suffolk University and completed post-graduate work at Harvard), and eventually to Tampa, where he retired after 37 years with the Bureau. Of his many pastimes, Ed was an avid runner, talented public speaker, dedicated volunteer, and frequent joke teller.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents Gene and Millie Fleck, sister "little Patty" and brother David Fleck. He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife Milly of 63 years, his children, Susan (Fleck) and son-in-law Steve Gill of Poway, CA, his son Eddie Fleck of Tampa, FL, his daughter Amy (Fleck) Fontaine of Windermere, FL, and his grandchildren, Steven Gill, Edward Gill, Joshua Gill, Jessica Fleck, Billy Fleck, and Drew Fontaine. Ed is also survived by his loving sisters, Phyllis (Fleck) and brother-in-law Dan LaChance of Highlands Ranch, CO, Adele (Fleck) and brother-in-law Jim Lane, of Ocklawaha, FL, brother-in-law Jerry Bouchard of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and sister-in-law Terri Fleck of Ocala, FL. Ed is also survived by nieces, grandnieces and grandnephew, Holly, Millie and Emma Hancock; Samantha, Brent and Logan Benning; China, Shane and Cielle Ray; and Lillian Hines.

A celebration of life will be held at the King's Ridge Clubhouse (The Royal Club), located at 1900 King's Ridge Blvd, Clermont, FL on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 2pm. Everyone is welcome.

PLEASE NOTE: Visitors must use US South Highway 27 entrance. King's Ridge Golf Club is the recommended destination for GPS users.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to FBIAA Membership Assistance Fund, https://www.fbiaa.org/about/charities/membership-assistance-fund/, SA Jeffrey Drubner Legacy Fund, https://www.fbiaa.org/about/charities/sa-jeffrey-drubner-legacy-fund/, or a charity of your choice.

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I met Ed about 11 years ago circa 2015. This was at the Jubilee in Sebring, Florida. I can only say what I know.  He loved God, He loved his family. He loved Miami Senior High. He was an avid contributor to all classes of MHS.

Charlie Kemner, Class President 1966