Career
He was also mayor of Puttershoek (1977–1982), interim-mayor of Heinenoord (1980–1982), mayor of Gorinchem (1982–1990), Spijkenisse (1990–1996) and lastly interim-mayor of Vlaardingen (2002). Vleggeert was born in Gouderak, where his father served in the municipal council. Between 1946 and 1977 he worked in the metal industry.
In the industry he worked his way up from metalworker to manager.
He died on 19 July 2014 in Waddinxveen.