Dwight Laurence Recht

It is with great sadness and deep respect that we mark the passing of Dwight Laurence Recht to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on August 2, 2025, at his home in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 80. He was a remarkable individual whose presence touched the lives of so many.

Dwight was born on April 25, 1945, in Salinas, California. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. 

Dwight was a graduate of Texas A & M University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1967. He launched himself into the stratosphere in Academics, the Corps of Cadets, Ross Volunteers, F-1 Company First Sergeant and E-1 Company Commander. He then joined the Army in1968 and served his tour of duty in Vietnam for 2 years. 

During his career he worked on many domestic and foreign projects developing pipelines in countries around the world while employed by Trunkline Corporation and onto becoming a partner at Eagleton Engineering in Houston, Texas. He also did independent consulting work until his retirement in 2020.

He is survived by his wife Mary Anne Darland Recht of Wichita Falls, Texas, his son David Howard Recht and wife Catharine, as well as two grandchildren-Jonathan and Catherine Recht, of Dallas, Texas, his younger brother Gregory Eric Recht and wife Susan Recht, of Crossville, Tennessee,  step daughter Kelli Mills and husband Aaron, 2 children- Mallory and Greyson Mills of Keller, Texas, step-daughter Kristi Milstead and husband Britt of Lubbock, Texas, along with their 3 sons Carter, Hudson and Tate Milstead of Wichita Falls, Texas. 

A Celebration of Life is being planned for September 20, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at All Faiths Chapel on the Texas A&M Campus. This special memorial will provide an opportunity for family and friends to gather to share stories and memories honoring Dwight.