Dick Flanigan(1935-2017)
- Actor
Obituary for Richard E. "Dick" Flanigan.
Richard E. "Dick" Flanigan, age 81, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, following a short illness. He was born in Rockford, Illinois, USA, on 10 December 1935, the son of Paul and Zeta ( Grady) Flanigan. Following high school, Dick served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. Following his discharge, Dick enrolled in Bradley University where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. His first job after college was working for WTVO in Rockford, Illinois, USA. This is where he met his future wife, Valerie Vinet. They were married a year later, in 1968. The newlyweds made Madison their home and Dick began working at WMTV where he served as the art director. During his career, he hosted Lenny's Inferno as Mr. Mephisto from 1969-1982. Dick was an avid sports fan, especially of the St. Louis Cardinals. He loved playing baseball, and eventually coached and managed the Monona Home Talent Baseball Team. Dick enjoyed playing sports, including bowling and softball. He is survived by his wife, Valerie; son, Paul (Amy) Flanigan, their children, Haley and Trevor; son, Dan (Sarah) Flanigan and their daughter, McKenna. Dick was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Dick's Life was held at the 5100 Club, 5100 Erling Avenue, McFarland, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, 10 January 2017.
Richard E. "Dick" Flanigan, age 81, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017, following a short illness. He was born in Rockford, Illinois, USA, on 10 December 1935, the son of Paul and Zeta ( Grady) Flanigan. Following high school, Dick served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960. Following his discharge, Dick enrolled in Bradley University where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. His first job after college was working for WTVO in Rockford, Illinois, USA. This is where he met his future wife, Valerie Vinet. They were married a year later, in 1968. The newlyweds made Madison their home and Dick began working at WMTV where he served as the art director. During his career, he hosted Lenny's Inferno as Mr. Mephisto from 1969-1982. Dick was an avid sports fan, especially of the St. Louis Cardinals. He loved playing baseball, and eventually coached and managed the Monona Home Talent Baseball Team. Dick enjoyed playing sports, including bowling and softball. He is survived by his wife, Valerie; son, Paul (Amy) Flanigan, their children, Haley and Trevor; son, Dan (Sarah) Flanigan and their daughter, McKenna. Dick was preceded in death by his parents. A Celebration of Dick's Life was held at the 5100 Club, 5100 Erling Avenue, McFarland, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, 10 January 2017.