Father William H. Flegge dies at 79

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Father William H. Flegge

SALT LAKE CITY — Father William Henry Flegge died early Saturday morning, April 4, 2009 at his residence. Family and friends were with him. He died peacefully in his sleep. He had been suffering from cancer for some time.

The vigil for Father Flegge was held at the Cathedral in Salt Lake City, on April 6. The funeral Mass was on April 7 at the Cathedral. Burial was at Mount Calvary Cemetary. Father Flegge celebrated his 79th birthday on March 30th. He was born in Magna, Utah in 1930 and ordained a priest of the diocese on April 30, 1960 in the Cathedral. He is survived by his sister and other relatives.

During his priestly ministry he taught at Judge Memorial Catholic High School for nine years, served as parochial vicar at several parishes. He provided sacramental ministry for Central Utah and served as pastor at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, Salt Lake City, Saint James in Ogden, Saint Francis of Assisi, Orem and Our Lady of Lourdes in Salt Lake City. Father Flegge retired in 2008. Please remember him in Masses and prayers.