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Harlan Reckling Obituary
April 24, 1925 - June 4, 2025
Harlan H. Reckling passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Cox Hospital, Springfield, MO.
He was born on April 24, 1925, in Firth, NE. Harlan had a fulfilling career as a meat cutter at American Stores as well as a Funeral Assistant at Roper and Sons in Lincoln. He was a true servant of the Lord Jesus Christ and people. A devoted husband, loving father, and a cherished grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Janet; and children, Linda (Russ) Mohrman, Nixa, MO, Judy (Roger) Powell, Phoenix, AZ, Harlan Ritch (Bambi) Recking, Lincoln, Nannette (Dan) Pike, Missouri Valley, IA, Nathan (Jean) Reckling, Hickman, NE; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson.
He is preceded in death by an infant son, Cary (d. 1947); and his first wife, Darlene (d.1998).
A celebration of life will be held at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 "O" St., Lincoln, on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 1 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Gideon Bibles in memory of Harlan H. Reckling. Condolences online at Roperandsons.com.
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