Dr. Robert Flagel

Dr. Robert Flagel passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 15, 2015, at the age of 75. Dr. Flagel was a life-long resident of Middletown, practicing optometry in town for 50 years. Dr. Flagel is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Sharon, and his 4 children and 11 grandchildren – his pride and joy: Laurie (Greg Cameron) Flagel and children Colin, Jake, and Braden, Cincinnati, Ohio; Todd (Jamie) Flagel and children Evan, Daniel, and Sam, Cincinnati, Ohio; Eric (Dena) Flagel and children Alexandra, Adam, and Kate, Chicago, Illinois; and Shelly (Jonathan Morrow) Flagel and children Elijah and Gabriel, Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is also survived by his sister Joyce (Steve) Kiourtsis of Columbus, Ohio, and preceded in death by his mother, Judith Freeman Flagel and father, Louis Flagel.

Dr. Flagel graduated from Middletown High School in 1957 and The Ohio State University College of Optometry in 1963. For decades, Dr. Flagel proudly served the Middletown community in a variety of roles, including President of the Middletown Community Foundation, President of the Noon Optimist Club, President of Temple Beth Sholom, Chairman of All American Weekend, and committee member of the Pigskin Roundball Spectacular.

In recent years Bob enjoyed daily walks at Smith Park with his wife, Sharon, and dog, Wriglee, which replaced his 30-year routine of running after work. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed for his sense of humor, generosity, and positive spirit

Funeral Service will be held Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home, 3805 Roosevelt Blvd., Middletown with Rabbi Haviva Horvitz officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. Interment will be at Woodside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Temple Beth Sholom, 610 Gladys Dr., Middletown, Ohio 45044 – OR – the Middletown Community Foundation, 300 N. Main St., Suite 300, Middletown, OH 45042.

Funeral Home:
Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding
3805 Roosevelt Blvd.
Middletown, OH
US 45044