Joseph T. (Joe) Flerlage, Jr., 78, Hardy, AR; died August 22, 2017 in the comfort of his home after an extended illness. He was born April 22, 1939 in St. Louis, MO. to Joseph Flerlage, Sr. and Margaret Morgan. His family moved to St. Marys from Florrisant, when Joe was six years old. He attended Immaculate Conception Church and Elementary school. He graduated St. Marys High School in 1958. He married Sally Sheppeard in 1959,they later divorced. This union was blessed with five sons: Joe, Dan, Matt, Dave and Mike. Joe served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1957-1963. One of Joe's greatest joys was his family. In 1990 he was married to Linda Reuscher. She survives of the home. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Bob Flerlage. Other survivors include his sons: Joseph (Diane) Flerlage, Alma; Daniel Flerlage, Belvue; Matthew (Cheryl) Flerlage, Topeka; David (Karissa) Flerlage, Knob Noster, MO; Michael Flerlage, St. Marys; Three brothers: Jack (Sue) Flerlage, James (Tippi) Flerlage and Larry Flerlage; Two sisters: Marge (Bernard) Fiedler and MaryAnn (Roy) Reser; Sister-In-Law: Carol Flerlage-Heim; Linda's five children: Douglas, Denise, Stephen, Scott and David. (19) Grandchildren; (20) Great-Grandchildren; Many nieces and nephews. Mass and Christian Burial will be September 5, 2017 at Immaculate Conception at10:00AM.Family will meet with friends at a lunch at Centennial Hall (IC Church) following the burial. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street, St. Marys, Kansas 66536. To leave an online condolence please go towww.piperfuneralhome.com.