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GERALD RECKINGER Obituary

Reckinger, Gerald Louis, age 78, of San Clemente, CA, passed away December 4, 2013. Survived by his wife, Janice, sister, 5 children, 14 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. "Jerry" as we all knew him, was a beloved husband and father, and a man of deep faith. He served proudly in the Korean War and spent his professional career as a Communication Coordinator for the City of San Clemente. He had a love for art, sports, and travel, but most of all, cherished spending time with family and friends. Services will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church in San Clemente, CA on Tuesday December 10, 2013 at 10:00am.

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Published by Orange County Register on Dec. 6, 2013.

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January 1, 2014

Dad, I miss you so much. The last year has been so difficult for you , that I am happy you are now at peace and with our Lord. The world has lost a wonderful human being. You have shown such kindness and selflessness to so many. I will try to live my life as you did - loving my neighbor and my family. Love always, Nancy

Gramps holding his "best buddy" at Thanksgiving '06

December 19, 2013

December 10, 2013

I've truly never met a better man. I feel so blessed to have known Jerry for 12 years and to have been his son-in-law for 10 years. This world was a better place with Jerry in it and I feel we are all better for having known him. Just by watching the way he lived his life and how he treated people, he inspired me to be a better man and husband. Jerry, words simply cannot capture what an amazing grandfather you were to Will and you raised the most beautiful girl in the world that I'm lucky enough to call my wife... I'm so thankful to you for that and I will never forget you. I thank God your suffering is over and you're rejoicing with the angels, totally renewed. When its our time to meet again, I couldn't ask for a better welcoming committee. I'll see you on the other side my friend.
~Tim

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