Joseph Rekart

LIMA -- Joseph Michael Rekart, 91, of Lima passed away at 7:43 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on January 9, 1935 in Delphos to Joseph and Ellen Mary (Wannemacher) Rekart, who both preceded him in death. On June 27, 1964, he married Corrine Ellen Rekart, who preceded him in death on November 12, 1999.

Joe retired from Sheller-Globe and then from Superior Coach, where he worked on the assembly line. After retirement, he worked as a handyman and a delivery driver for The Greenery Flower Shop. He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, The Eagles Aerie #370 and was a past member of The Elks Lodge #54.

He was a "jack of all trades" and could fix anything and often did home renovation projects for himself and his family. He was a former bowler on several area leagues. Joe enjoyed life, always had a positive attitude and was quick to lighten the mood with a joke.

Surviving are his fiance, Joan Rentz of Lima; his daughter Karen Ann (Kenneth) Hahn of Lima; his son Ronald Joseph (Christine) Rekart of Toledo; his grandchildren Courtney (Conner) Bowker, Cameron (Jenna) Hahn, Lindsey Rekart and Natalie Rekart; his great-grandson Ellis Hahn. Also surviving is his sister Sharon Gengler of Delphos.

He was preceded in death by his brothers Roger and William Rekart; his sisters Ruth Steinbuch and Margaret Mansfield.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 2200 W. Elm Street, Lima, where the family will receive friends for 2 hours prior from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the church.

Father Kent Kaufman will officiate the Mass.

Inurnment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery Mausoleum at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society or The American Heart Association.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.