Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
Jones Geneaology Report 2024.02.18 - Person Sheet
NameRichard Herbert Recker
Birth29 Jul 1944, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin
Death13 Jan 2006, Iola, Waupaca, Wisconsin
BurialNorthland Lutheran Cemetery, Northland, Waupaca, Wisconsin
Misc. Notes
Richard's Obituary
Recker, Richard H. Iola Age 61, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield, WI as the result of multiple injuries sustained in an auto accident on December 6, 2005. He was born on July 29, 1944 and Baptized on August 8, 1944, the son of the late Alphonse H. and Marcella C. Helser Recker. He was Confirmed into his faith on April 10, 1960 at Zion Lutheran Church of Appleton. He graduated from Appleton High School Class of 1963, and served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. He was employed by Fox River Paper Company from 1965 until his retirement in 1993. On February 14, 2003, he married Geraldine A. Bestul Oligney, who was killed in the accident of December 6th. Richard was a resident of Appleton until 1994, when he moved to the Town of Harrison North of Iola, Waupaca County, WI. His home on property along the Little Wolf River was his pride and joy, and he was continuously making improvements and additions. He was a Golden Eagle Life-member of the N.R.A., and enjoyed reloading and target shooting. He especially enjoyed his ATV and 'hog' moped, as well as helping family, neighbors and friends with building and carpentry projects. Richard is survived by one sister, Diane A. Jerome Trendel, Iola, two brothers, James G. and David R. Crystal Recker, Appleton; three sisters-in-law, Audry Donald, Marjorie Robert and Myra Roland Recker, as well as 15 nieces and nephews; Belinda Ron Beschta, Randy Pam Recker, Debbie Gary Peterson, Luanne John Gilmore, Daryl Nancy Recker, Linda Marvin Thiel, Scott Lynn Recker, Angela Farrier, Mark Recker, Cheryl Recker, Paul Recker, John Barbara Recker, Timothy Kris Mielke, Christine Robert Piso and Thomas Recker; and one Aunt, Luella L. Van Ooyen. He is further survived by special friends Evangeline Gill, James & Marie Filen and Dana Hansen; and by special neighbors Chris & Linda Liebenthal, Shawn Newton & Lisa Bey and Charlotte & Don Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Gerry, four brothers, Donald C., Robert L., Roland L., and Ralph H.; one sister, Barbara A. and a brother-in-law, James C. Mielke. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street, Appleton, with Rev. Leon Knitt officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Northland Lutheran Cemetery, Northland, WI, next to his beloved wife. 'The Lord was his Shepherd' and he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 739-123
Recker, Richard H. Iola Age 61, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2006, at St. Joseph Hospital, Marshfield, WI as the result of multiple injuries sustained in an auto accident on December 6, 2005. He was born on July 29, 1944 and Baptized on August 8, 1944, the son of the late Alphonse H. and Marcella C. Helser Recker. He was Confirmed into his faith on April 10, 1960 at Zion Lutheran Church of Appleton. He graduated from Appleton High School Class of 1963, and served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965. He was employed by Fox River Paper Company from 1965 until his retirement in 1993. On February 14, 2003, he married Geraldine A. Bestul Oligney, who was killed in the accident of December 6th. Richard was a resident of Appleton until 1994, when he moved to the Town of Harrison North of Iola, Waupaca County, WI. His home on property along the Little Wolf River was his pride and joy, and he was continuously making improvements and additions. He was a Golden Eagle Life-member of the N.R.A., and enjoyed reloading and target shooting. He especially enjoyed his ATV and 'hog' moped, as well as helping family, neighbors and friends with building and carpentry projects. Richard is survived by one sister, Diane A. Jerome Trendel, Iola, two brothers, James G. and David R. Crystal Recker, Appleton; three sisters-in-law, Audry Donald, Marjorie Robert and Myra Roland Recker, as well as 15 nieces and nephews; Belinda Ron Beschta, Randy Pam Recker, Debbie Gary Peterson, Luanne John Gilmore, Daryl Nancy Recker, Linda Marvin Thiel, Scott Lynn Recker, Angela Farrier, Mark Recker, Cheryl Recker, Paul Recker, John Barbara Recker, Timothy Kris Mielke, Christine Robert Piso and Thomas Recker; and one Aunt, Luella L. Van Ooyen. He is further survived by special friends Evangeline Gill, James & Marie Filen and Dana Hansen; and by special neighbors Chris & Linda Liebenthal, Shawn Newton & Lisa Bey and Charlotte & Don Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Gerry, four brothers, Donald C., Robert L., Roland L., and Ralph H.; one sister, Barbara A. and a brother-in-law, James C. Mielke. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior Street, Appleton, with Rev. Leon Knitt officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Monday from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Northland Lutheran Cemetery, Northland, WI, next to his beloved wife. 'The Lord was his Shepherd' and he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME 537 North Superior Street Appleton 739-123
Spouses
Birth28 Oct 1942, Alban, Portage, Wisconsin
Death6 Dec 2005, Waupaca, Wisconsin
BurialNorthland Lutheran Cemetery, Northland, Waupaca, Wisconsin
FatherRobert Darvin Bestul (1897-1979)
MotherRebecca E. Hansen (1900-1965)
Marriage14 Feb 2002, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee