K Flickinger was born in Lodi, Ohio and was raised on the family farm in nearby Medina. He went to Ashland College and during these years attended flight school. K learned to fly a biplane and loved the thrill of a simple barrel roll. During World War II he was a Navy bomber pilot stationed in Morocco. After the war, K became an insurance professional and was president of Flickinger Insurance in Norwalk, Ohio for 29 years
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When Flickinger Glassworks, Inc. was founded in 1986, K was a major supporter. Over the years he provided sound business advice, financial aid and the moral support necessary for a small business to succeed. As a result of his generosity and guidance, he plays a large part in continuing our glass bending tradition.
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