John Eugene Fleming

John Eugene Fleming, 77, of Gladbrook, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at Unity Point Health- Marshalltown Hospital.

Memorial services for John will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Please dress casual. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for John and his family.

John Fleming was born on October 18, 1949 in Marshalltown. He was the son of John Ray and Eugenia Louise (Zorn) Fleming. John graduated from Green Mountain High School in 1967 then went to St Louis for trade schooling, receiving a degree as a small engine mechanic. On June 1, 1984, John was united in marriage to Pamela Sams in Gladbrook. John had worked at Fisher Controls for thiry-two years, retiring in October of 2005. John was a member of the Chapel United Methodist Church in Gladbrook. He enjoyed bowling, camping and loved feeding the chipmunks. John also enjoyed fishing, hunting, golfing and loved living on the family farm in Gladbrook. Above all else, John loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren

John is survived by his wife of forty-two years, Pam. Children: Todd (Heidi Young) Fleming of Eldora, Heather (Brad) Wagner of Gladbrook, Jody (Mike) Claussen of Washburn, Mandi (Brian Jack) Beeghly of Tama and Sean Fleming of Marshalltown. He is also survived by sixteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and siblings: Judy Michels of Green Mountain and Bill (Annette) Fleming of State Center.

John is preceded in death by his parents: John and Eugenia; brother: Les Fleming and brother-in-law: Bob Michels.