Dr. George Bert Flaming

Dr. George Bert Flaming of Corn, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, following a stroke. Throughout his life, he exemplified perseverance, faith, and service, leaving an enduring impact on his family, community, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born on September 19, 1941, in Cloud Chief, Oklahoma, Bert was the youngest son of Otto and Marianna (Penner) Flaming. He was named after his grandfather, George Bert Flaming, one of the founders of the town of Corn, Oklahoma.

Bert's family history was deeply rooted in the settlement of western Oklahoma. The Flaming family's story traces back to Bert's great-grandfather, Heinrich A. Flaming, who homesteaded near present-day Corn in 1892 during the settlement of Oklahoma Territory. His grandfather, George B. Flaming (1876–1962), was among the early pioneers who helped establish the community of Corn. George B. opened the town's first general store in 1903, served as its first postmaster, and organized the Korn State Bank in 1909.

As a child, Bert survived significant health challenges, including a life-threatening bout of pneumonia during infancy. At age four, he endured a devastating arm injury that left his left arm permanently impaired. Despite predictions that his disability would limit his future, Bert refused to accept those limitations. He excelled academically, graduated as Salutatorian of his class at Corn High School (1959), and remained determined to fulfill his dream of becoming a physician.

Through the support of Oklahoma Vocational Rehabilitation, Bert attended the University of Oklahoma, where he distinguished himself as a pre-medical student. He was inducted into Alpha Epsilon Delta, the honorary premedical fraternity, and ultimately gained admission to the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. His journey to medical school reflected the determination and resilience that characterized his entire life.

Bert married Judy Lynn Price on August 14, 1965. To them were born Laura Lynn, Gretchen Maria, Heidi Ann, Karl Otto, Olga Kaye, and Liesl Maye.

Bert began his pediatric practice in Southwest Oklahoma City in 1969. He retired to farm alfalfa on the Washita River in 1979 and completed building their log cabin that fall. As is predictable, the farming life brought both abundance and scarcity. After repeated floods in the 1980s, Bert returned to medical practice at Cross Road Medical Center in Glennallen, fulfilling a lifelong dream of living in Alaska.

If George Bert Flaming accomplished anything on this earth, he gives all credit to his Heavenly Father, who created him and gave him the talents he had. His Heavenly Father guided him over the mountaintops and carried him through the valleys. To Him be all honor and glory!

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Marianna Flaming; brothers, Calvin Emery and Archie Gene; daughter, Gretchen Maria; and grandson, George Thomas Jackson.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judy Lynn; five children; fourteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral and celebration of Bert's life will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 4th, 2026, at the Corn Mennonite Brethren Church, 100 W. Main St, Corn, OK, 73024. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Corn Bible Academy.

Services under the direction of Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home.