Gisela Katherine Fleig, 92
Gisela K. Fleig of Fort Belvoir, VA, formerly of Long Island, NY and Dover, DE, passed away on April 11, 2024.
Mrs. Fleig taught elementary school on Long Island for 26 years, retiring in 1993. Mrs. Fleig loved words and language and began her writing career as a poet. After publishing several poems in small presses, she branched out to write articles and essays that appeared in numerous publications including Newsday, Instructor, The Dover Post, and Once Upon a Time. In addition, her monthly column was featured in The Modern Maturity Center Bulletin in Dover. She also authored two books, Serendipity at Seventy and Zip Across America.
Gisela Katherine Fleig was born January 18, 1932, in the Bronx to Joseph Dietl and Margaret Echle Dietl. She was a graduate of Adelphi University and earned a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from Stony Brook University.
Mrs. Fleig was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, Richard Frank Fleig, Sr.; and her loving companion, Col. Leslie Gilbert.
She is survived by her daughter, Anne Rinzel and her husband Daniel of Alexandria, VA; son, Richard F. Fleig, Jr. and his wife Carline of Portsmouth, RI; grandchildren, U.S. Navy Diver 2nd Class Petty Officer, William Stevens, and his wife Sabrina, Lt. Tyler J. Fleig, U.S. Navy and Adam Reece.
Interment will be June 10th at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro.
There will be a celebration of life with family at a later date.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Humane Society of Fairfax County, VA or the Bell Street Artists, 138 Sunset Drive, Sayville, N.Y. 11782.
Letters of condolence may be sent, and guestbook signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.