Area residents are mourning the unexpected loss of a local businessman who gave back so much to the community.
Bert Fleury passed away in Naples, Florida on March 28 at the age of 61.
Fleury was predeceased his wife, and the love of his life, Heidi, and survived by their three children, Chloe, Tanner and Logan, as well as extended family members.
Together Bert and Heidi opened Fleury’s valu-mart in 1988 and, through dint of hard work, the couple grew the business into a local icon.
Just one year after opening the store the Fleurys won the prestigious National Grocers Award for Excellence and, by 1996, had expanded the store from 9,000 to 17,000 square feet.
Many in the community are expressing both sorrow at Bert’s passing and admiration for the legacy he leaves behind.
“A giant of a man with the biggest heart for his community,” “an amazing guy, gone too soon,” and “a beautiful man. Kind, generous and friendly. He will be missed by all who knew him,” were just a few of the comments…
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