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John “Wayne” Rekken

Birth	:	13 Jun 1942 Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	14 Feb 2012 West Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Horace Lutheran Cemetery, Horace, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	46.7785988, -96.8992004
Description	:	John "Wayne" Rekken, West Fargo, ND, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Wayne was born June 13, 1942 in Fargo to Johnny and Mildred (Jostad) Rekken. He was raised on a farm southwest of Horace, ND, until the family moved into Horace in 1952. In 1960 he graduated from Horace High School where he played junior and varsity basketball. He enlisted in the Army and served from 1962 to 1965, spending two and a half years in Germany. Wayne worked at Gold Label Feeds, West Fargo, after high school. Following his time in the service, he... Read More	John "Wayne" Rekken, West Fargo, ND, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at Essentia Health, Fargo, ND. Wayne was born June 13, 1942 in Fargo to Johnny and Mildred (Jostad) Rekken. He was raised on a farm southwest of Horace, ND, until the family moved into Horace in 1952. In 1960 he graduated from Horace High School where he played junior and varsity basketball. He enlisted in the Army and served from 1962 to 1965, spending two and a half years in Germany. Wayne worked at Gold Label Feeds, West Fargo, after high school. Following his time in the service, he worked for American Crystal Sugar, Moorhead. On May 23, 1970, Wayne married Linda Olson at Horace Lutheran Church. For 19 years, he worked at the Red Owl Warehouse, Fargo, until it closed in 1989. He worked a couple of years for the West Fargo Schools. He then worked at Fairway Foods until it closed in 2000, upon which time he retired. Wayne enjoyed Nascar, World of Outlaws, basketball and picking away at the guitar. He was a very kind guy and always put the next person first. Wayne was a very devoted family man to his wife and precious daughter, Julie Rose, and her husband, Erik. He enjoyed spending time with them and his extended family. He was one of the regulars at Sandy's Donuts where he enjoyed spending time with his brother, Ron, and the other guys. He was also a member of the American Legion and the Sons of Norway. Wayne was so excited for the birth of his first grandchild to be born in April. He will now be her guardian angel! He is survived by his wife, Linda, West Fargo; daughter, Julie (Erik) Kuik, Coon Rapids, MN; brother, Ron (Phyllis) Rekken, Horace; sister, Sherry Rekken, Fargo; niece, Kim (Chuck) Masten and their children, Danny and Shaina, all Moorhead, MN; nephew, Blaine (Judy) Rekken and their children, Aaron and Mikayla, Mayville, ND; and nephew, Jared Rekken, Chicago, IL. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and many aunts and uncles. Visitation: Friday from 5 to 7 with a prayer service at 7 in West Funeral Home, West Fargo Funeral: Saturday, February 18, 2012 at noon in West Funeral Home, West Fargo, ND Burial: Horace Lutheran Cemetery, Horace, ND

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John “Wayne” Rekken's memorial is located at: Horace Lutheran Cemetery, Horace, Cass County, USA.
When did John “Wayne” Rekken death?
John “Wayne” Rekken death on 14 Feb 2012 in West Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 46.7785988
Longitude: -96.8992004

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Parent

Johnny A. Rekken

(1916 - 1973)

Mildred Jostad Rekken

(1917 - 2008)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Horace Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7785988, -96.8992004

2. Brink Cemetery
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7. Saint Benedict Cemetery
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8. Salem Lutheran Cemetery
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9. Sunset Memorial Gardens
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Coordinate: 46.8263320, -96.8183480

13. Moorhead Memorial Gardens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7839012, -96.7694016

14. Faith Journey Lutheran Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 46.8746120, -96.8988670

15. Lower Wild Rice and Red River Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7111015, -96.7981033

16. Riverside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.8461800, -96.7862701

17. Immanuel German Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.7178001, -97.0310974

18. Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
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19. Norman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 46.6666985, -96.9360962

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Coordinate: 46.8553600, -96.7574500

21. Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd Columbarium
Moorhead, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8316300, -96.7349900

22. Prairie Home Cemetery
Moorhead, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8661003, -96.7664032

23. Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery
Moorhead, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.8720350, -96.7689620

24. First Lutheran Church Memorial Chapel Columbarium
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Coordinate: 46.8827254, -96.7867111