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Robert Recker Obituary
11/10/1946 - 04/15/2022
Bob Recker, age 75, of Oregon, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 15, 2022, at St. Charles Hospital. He was born on November 10, 1946, on the Recker farm in Lake Township, Ohio to Wayne and Violet (Snyder) Recker.
He attended Lake High School, graduating in 1964, where he participated in track, wrestling, and was Senior class president. He graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon where he made many life-long friends. He later obtained his Master's Degree in Administration from Eastern Michigan University. Bob taught for 30 years at Swartz Creek Community Schools in Michigan, both as a science teacher and driver's education instructor. He later taught Human Anatomy & Physiology at Lansing Community College in Lansing, MI. When he returned to live in Ohio, he held a teaching position with Woodmore Schools in Elmore, Ohio. Bob married Linda (Ammons) in Genoa on July 27, 1968. Together they raised two children, Dr. Steven (Yuki) Recker, DC of Playa Del Rey, CA, and Sara (Ben) Wilkiemeyer of Troy, MI.
In his free time, Bob's favorite place to be was outdoors. He enjoyed gardening, landscaping, and growing a variety of flowers. He was the family touchstone for plant information. When not "playing in the dirt," he was either riding his bike or taking walks with Linda and their dog, Lucy, on the trails of Pearson Park.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Connie (Keaton); brother-in-law's, Frank Scheuneman and Richard Chappuis. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Linda; children, Steven and Sara; and very special grandsons, Shane and Drew Wilkiemeyer. Also sharing in our grief are his brother, Jon (Amy) Recker; sisters, Bonnie Scheuneman, Betty (George) Katakis, and Sue (Mike) Pavlica. Also surviving are many extended family, Ned and Ruth Ammons; sister-in-law, Carol (Mike) Chappuis; and brother-in-law, Neil Ammons (Diane).
Arrangements for Bob are being handled by Freck Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held at a later date.
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Drew wilkiemeyer
March 22, 2023
I had a great time being your grandson you were always a great person. All the fun laughs we had together, i pray for you a lot more than ever. I will also see you in heaven in one day but its going to take awhile. I miss you, i really do. You were the best person and blessing in my life. Your the best grandpa i can ask for.
I love you
Suzanne Fortunato
May 12, 2022
Linda, so sorry to hear about Bob. I will be thinking of you and your family during the very difficult time.
Jane Snow
April 30, 2022
So sorry Linda to hear this sad news. I remember the fun times we had at Swartz Creek Middle. A few good giggles.
These days will be difficult.
Think of you often.
Affectionately,
Jane
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DON KETTLE JR.
April 28, 2022
My high school years were much enhanced with this great person....with Gary Beckman, another high school friend, we had many great times together. The three of us celebrated new years eve together once, after going to the movies and watching a James Bond flick...we then went back to my parents house and went sledding down an ice trail on the side of the creek by our home that I had made...very cold that night, but no wind. Great, wonderful times. The world is now less bright with his passing....
Jean Schulte Duquette
April 24, 2022
Very sorry to hear this,. Prayers for comfort for your family.
SANDRA KONTNER
April 24, 2022
To the Recker family. I am Sandra Akenberger Carroll Akenbergers daughter..I am married to Don Kontner my childhood sweetheart. I remember Vi as my Sunday school teacher. Our thoughts are with you. May the wonderful memories help you at this difficult time. I live in Westlake, Ohio but still a wood county girl.
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