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Carl Rehkow Obituary
He was born June 11, 1941, in Boston, Mass., to August Karl and Barbara Ann (Sihler) Rehkow. He graduated high school in Denver, Colo., and graduated college at Longview College in Kansas City. Carl was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He spent the majority of his working years as a credit manager for Armco Steel, Puritan Bennett and Butler Manufacturing (Blue Scope). Carl also taught at Longview College and served on the Jackson County Election Board. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City, Mo.
He married Clella Lou Swanson on December 16, 1969, in Lakewood, Colo., and they were blessed to have had 44 wonderful years together. She survives of the couple's home in Blue Springs. Additional survivors include his five children, Mary Rutledge and husband, Randy, of Omaha, Neb., David Rehkow of Blue Springs, Mo., Greg Rehkow and wife, Glenna, of Blue Springs, Mo., Gary Rehkow of Blue Springs, Mo., and Paul Rehkow and wife, Maggie, of Rock Hill, S.C.; two sisters, Phyllis Staumbaugh and husband, Bob, and Barbara Henderson; one brother, Fred Rehkow and wife, Shirley; 10 grandchildren and two step-grandchildren, Sarah, Kellie, Bethany, Brent, Julia, Jordan, Jackson, Jacob, Ben, Caroline, Kaylee and Blake. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Ed Henderson.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, with Rev. Monsignor Robert Gregory as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. prior to Mass. Burial will be private.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association or the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and may be left in care of the Meyers Funeral Chapel, 1600 W. Main St. Blue Springs, MO 64105, 816-229-3276.
Memories of Carl and condolences may be left at www.meyersfuneralchapel.com.
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Melissa and Kent Egy
January 28, 2014
Kelly, We were shocked to hear about Carl. He was such a part of this neighborhood and community. We will miss him terribly. Our hearts hurt for you and your family.
American Heart Association
January 23, 2014
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Chris Marchewka
January 23, 2014
I was so sorry to hear about Carl and my thoughts & prayers are with his family & friends. I've always been proud to be an Alumni of the Carl's School of Credit but learned more lasting values from the Carl's School of Life.
Dr. Matthew Turner and Staff
January 23, 2014
Our hearts and prayers are with your family at this time. Carl was such a wonderful person.
Michael Pennington
January 23, 2014
Clella and Family
I am so sorry for your loss.
We will miss Carl at The Cathedral.
Michael Pennington
Dan & Tina Collins
January 22, 2014
So Sorry For Your Loss.. WE will MISS CARL... he always had good things to say!! Love You Bless You...
Kay Grogan
January 22, 2014
My dearest Kelly and family,
My heart aches for you with the passing of Carl. What a wonderful, fun man and friend he was! I know you will miss him dearly as will I and so many others. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. I wish I could find the comforting words to be able to get you through this and give you peace. With all my love...
Nancy Watson-Pistole CCE ICCE
January 22, 2014
Carl will be remembered by many credit professionals in the KC area. He taught classes for several years to enable us to qualify for designation exams. He was a member of the National Association of Credit Management and its Credit and Financial Development Division and mentored numerous young credit colleagues. I was very fortunate to work for Carl at Puritan Bennett and was proud to present him with the NACM-CFDD ‘boss of the year' award in the early 90's. I am thankful that Carl was part of my life: boss, mentor and friend. My sympathy to the family.
Jill Wheeler
January 21, 2014
Mary Ann and family, we are sorry for the loss of your father, husband and friend. Please know you're in our prayers here in Omaha.
God Bless, Jill Wheeler and Staff at Pacific Springs Village.
Bob
January 21, 2014
I am grateful for the life of Mr. Rehkow. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.
Curt & Norma Cates
January 21, 2014
We are so sorry for the families loss. We will miss Seeing Carl working in his garden next door.
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