American Veteran 01

John "Jackie" L. Recker

July 20, 1928 ~ March 19, 2023 (age 94) 94 Years Old
Read more about the life story of John "Jackie" and share your memory.    
Obituary Image

Obituary

John “Jackie” L. Recker, 94, of Kewaunee passed away on March 19, 2023. He was born on July 20, 1928 to the late Leo and Marie (Vondruska) Recker. John served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion for 65 continuous years. He enjoyed all music, especially country, watching sports, playing softball, playing sheepshead, and watching birds. He was an avid reader and he enjoyed spending time with his nieces, nephews, and great and great-great nieces and nephews.

John is survived by his nieces and nephews, Laurie (Steve) Murray, Jean (John) VanRybroek, Wendy (Dan) Jerabek, and Charles (Bonnie) Kasal;  also survived by many great & great-great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Marie Recker; and sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy (Charles) Kasal.

Visitation will take place at Holy Rosary Catholic Church – Kewaunee on Friday, March 24, 2023, from 4-5 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 5:00 pm with Fr. Andrew Kurz officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery with full military rites. Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services – Kewaunee is assisting the family. Online condolence messages may be shared at KinnardFCS.com.

Special thanks to Silver Leaf Manor, and Aurora Hospital. Donations in John’s honor may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church and/or the American Legion Post 29.

“God Bless You & Have a Good Life.” - John

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John "Jackie" L. Recker, please visit our floral store.

 Print Friendly Version


Services

Visitation
Friday
March 24, 2023

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
519 Kilbourn St.
Kewaunee, WI 54216

Mass of Christian Burial
Friday
March 24, 2023

5:00 PM
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
519 Kilbourn St.
Kewaunee, WI 54216

Burial following funeral service
Friday
March 24, 2023

Holy Rosary Catholic Church
519 Kilbourn St.
Kewaunee, WI 54216

Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event
profile

In Loving Memory Of

John "Jackie" Recker

July 20, 1928-March 19, 2023




Look inside to read what others
have shared

Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.   


Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event
Ongoing
Online Event

profile

In Loving Memory Of

John "Jackie" Recker

July 20, 1928-March 19, 2023




Look inside to read what others have shared


Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in the book.   


SHARE OBITUARY

© 2023 Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services. All Rights Reserved. Funeral Home website by CFS & TA | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Accessibility