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Richard Alan Rekowski
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Richard “Rich” Alan Rekowski passed away on the 15th of May 2023, at the age of 64. Son of the late George Rekowski and the late Betty Rekowski, nee Kortkamp; beloved husband of Sandy Rekowski, nee Muench; devoted father to Michael (Emily) Dahl and Jean Kelley; cherished grandfather to Penelope Kelley; dear brother to Mary Kelsheimer (Tim) and Ken Rekowski (Karen); loving uncle to many. Rich is also survived by many friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Glioblastoma Research Organization at 2045 Biscayne Blvd. #189, Miami, FL 33137.
Visitation to be held Thursday May 18, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South County Chapel, 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd., St. Louis, MO 63129. Funeral the next morning, Friday May 19, 2023, at 10:00, also the funeral home. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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4830 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63129
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Tim Breen
May 16, 2023
Rich was one of a kind! You were one of my first customers with RPS/ FedEx when I was new to the company way back in 1998. One of my first customers that I was fortunate enough to turn into a lifelong friend. Rich was always willing to teach and "debate" and have a great laugh with, we had so much fun! So many lunches at Zoe's Pan Asian Cafe in the CWE and probably more than enough drinks after work!
Rich didn't have a college degree but through hard work and knowledge he learned the skills to be promoted throughout his career, it started with CPI Corp but the sky was the limit for him. He was always willing to work harder than he needed too and not afraid to take on any challenge. We even worked together when he worked at JS Logistics and I had Build A Bear and by then I think he was a VP or a Director at least. He taught people the skills in logistics and supply chain to go and make a career for themselves.
Rich could be prickly around the edges but if you knew him, you knew it was all a façade to protect a part of him that was vulnerable. He adored his wife Sandy and up to the end was completely focused on easing this transition for her. He was so proud of his children and grandchildren.
I'm sorry that our paths diverted over the last years but I will forever be thankful that he was my friend... Love you man...
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Lori Murdock
May 16, 2023
We will always treasure our memories of the trips we took together. Love, Vince and Lori
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