Daniel Recker

FORT JENNINGS - Daniel T. Recker, 85, of Fort Jennings died 4:10 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his residence.

He was born January 16, 1939, in Fort Jennings to the late Julius W. and Lucille (Gerdeman) Recker.

On September 30, 1961, he married Mary C. "Kay" German, who survives.

Also surviving are 3 children: Mark (Sue) Recker of Perrysburg, Cheryl (Ted) Verhoff of Kalida and Jan (Norm) Warnecke of Fort Jennings; 8 grandchildren: Sarah Recker, Stacie Recker, Stephanie Recker, Tyler (Jenna) Verhoff, Kaylyn (Justin) Niedert, Kristen (Brent) Schnipke, Kylee Warnecke and Kurt (Meredith) Warnecke; 4 great-grandchildren: Levi Verhoff, Addalyn Schnipke, Brooks Schnipke and Henry Warnecke; and 2 brothers: Don Recker of Fort Jennings and Dave (Jan) Recker of Ottawa.

He is preceded in death by a great-granddaughter: Gia Verhoff and 2 sisters-in-law: Lois Recker and Carol Recker.

Dan was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings and had been a board member for the church cemetery. He was a US Army veteran and had retired from Gasdorf Tool, Lima, where he had been a sales representative. He had previously worked for 30 years as a machinist at Warner & Swasey.

He was a 1957 graduate of Fort Jennings High School. Following graduation, he worked for the IGA in both Fort Jennings and Delphos before enlisting in the Army.

Dan was active in many organizations in Fort Jennings. He was one of the first volunteer firefighters in Fort Jennings and spent many years coaching little league baseball. He also was a former member of the Fort Jennings school board and had also served as a board member for the Fort Jennings Telephone Company. He also had been a member of the Lima Elks Lodge.

Dan loved baseball and enjoyed traveling the country visiting baseball stadiums. He was an avid Cleveland Indians fan but also enjoyed cheering for the Cleveland Browns and the Ohio State Buckeyes.

The family would like to thank the staff of Putnam County Homecare and Hospice and their special neighbor Rose Boggs, for their care and compassion, as well as the love they all showed Dan and their family during his illness.

The funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings with Father Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. and again Thursday from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. at the Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Jackson Township.

Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Homecare and Hospice or the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.