L. Ronald Fleecs, 88, affectionately known as “Mr. Watershed” and to his family simply as Dad and Grandpa, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026 in Delray Beach, Fla., leaving behind a legacy of dedication, faith, and quiet strength.
Ron was born Jan. 12, 1938 in Sutherland to George and Freda (Hoefer) Fleecs. He attended Sutherland Public Schools and graduated in 1955. On Aug. 30, 1958, he married Maria Blackos of North Platte at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sutherland. Following their marriage, they returned to Lincoln, where Ron completed his studies at the University of Nebraska, graduating in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Soil Conservation.
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