James H. Flickner, 82 of Remington passed away April 29, 2015 at 12:09 in the Rensselaer Care Center. Jim was born July 29, 1932 in Crawford County Indiana. In 1943 he moved to Remington, Indiana and lived on the farm with Charles and Freeda Bressner. He graduated from Gilboa High School in 1950. The same year he married Marjorie M. Walton who survives and together they raised their family Linda D. Arvin (Scott), Charles R. Flickner (Mary), Anita K. Reed (Dan), and Rhonda J. Budzynski (John) and farmed for the next 15 years, receiving the Outstanding Young Farmer Award in Jasper County in 1965. That same year Jim was asked to consider banking as a profession and went to work at the Farmers National Bank in Remington. He graduated from the University Of Wisconsin Graduate School Of Banking and continued taking courses from the American Institute of Banking and received his certificate in 1971. He became an instructor for the American Institute of Banking and taught "Principals of Banking" for 20 years and served as president from 1970-1971. In 1985 he was awarded the President's Award for Outstanding Contributions to the American Institute of Banking. He retired from banking in 1997 as manager of NBD Bank in Rensselaer. Jim was the Flickner portion of "Reel and Flickner Auctioneers" graduating from Missouri Auction School in 1961. He and Ivan W. Reel were friends and auctioneering buddies. Jim was an active member of United Methodist Church and served in many capacities of service and leadership. The church door rarely opened without his presence. Fountain Park Chautauqua was a part of the Flickner family life. Jim served as Master of Ceremonies and on the Board of Directors from 1964 -1995. Community involvement was a priority to Jim. He was an active member of the Rensselaer Rotary Club and served as President 1989-1990. He chaired the Circus Committee and helped with the Pork Burger Stand. He was of member of the Rensselaer/Remington Area Chamber of Commerce and served as president 1992-1993. He was recognized for his contribution to the establishment of the Junior Achievement Program at Rensselaer Central High School and received an award from Junior Achievement Applied Economics Program. In 1971 he became a board member of Wabash Valley Hospital and in 1977 thru 2009 served as president. He is a member of the Remington Masonic Lodge, Past Master in 1964. On July 1 1997 Jim was honored with the "Sagamore On The Wabash" by the Governor of the State of Indiana. He was a member of the Jasper Foundation serving in various leadership capacities. He was a member and past president of the Jasper County Hospital Board. He was a Saint Joseph's College Fellow. Jim is survived by 14 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Calling and funeral services will be held at the Remington United Methodist Church. Calling will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m. est., Friday May 1, 2015 Masonic Service at 7:30, Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. (EDT), Saturday May 2, 2015. Donations may be made to the Remington United Methodist Church or the Rensselaer Care Center Special Care Unit. Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Share memories and online condolences at www.clapperfuneralservices.com