Dr. Richard Allan Flickinger

December 26, 1956 - October 29, 2013

Dr. Richard Allan Flickinger, 56, of Hampton, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at his home in rural Hampton.  He was born on December 26, 1956, in Greenfield, Iowa, to Dr. Charles and Carmelita (Bissen) Flickinger.  Richard graduated from Greenfield High School in 1975 and from Iowa State College of Veterinarian Medicine in 1982.  He was united in marriage to Ann Teggatz on October 5, 1991, in Hampton, Iowa.  Richard owned Hampton Veterinary Clinic.  He was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Hampton, was a member of the Franklin County Cattlemen's and was a member of Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and spending time with his family.  Richard was an avid fan of the Iowa State Cyclones and the Hampton Dumont Bulldogs.  He is survived by his wife Ann Flickinger of Hampton, daughter Tessa Haller of Hampton, son Franklin Flickinger of Hampton, daughter Ellen Flickinger of Hampton, son Charles Flickinger of Hampton, grandsons Parker & Lane Haller of Hampton, mother Mrs. Carmelita Flickinger of Greenfield, brother Charles "Joe" (Angela) Flickinger of Waukee, sister Ann (Terry) Murray of El Cajon, California, brother John (Heidi) Flickinger of Austin, Texas, , mother-in-law Marie Teggatz of Latimer, brother-in-law Tom (Sue) Teggatz of Hampton, brother-in-law Daren Teggatz of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, brother-in-law Brad (Melissa) Teggatz of Ankeny, seven nephews and four nieces.  Richard was preceded in death by his father Dr. Charles Flickinger, grandparents Dr. P.W. and Catherine Flickinger and John and Lena Bissen and father-in-law Leonard Teggatz. In lieu of flowers memorials will go to the church, school and a scholarship fund. Burial will take place at the Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rural Hampton.