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Merlin H. Recker

Birth	:	13 Jul 1934 West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	10 Apr 2016 Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4435997, -96.5271988
Description	:	"Merlin H. Recker, 81, of Fremont, NE, died Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Fremont. Merlin was born July 13, 1934 in West Point, NE, to Frank and Antonette (Wolken) Recker. He graduated from West Point Guardian Angels High School in 1952. Merlin enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1954 until 1956. After returning home, he married Wilma Wuestewald on January 9, 1957, in West Point. Merlin worked at the Fremont Post Office, as a window clerk for most of his 35 year career, retiring in 1995. During retirement, he worked part time for Moostash Joe... Read More	"Merlin H. Recker, 81, of Fremont, NE, died Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Fremont. Merlin was born July 13, 1934 in West Point, NE, to Frank and Antonette (Wolken) Recker. He graduated from West Point Guardian Angels High School in 1952. Merlin enlisted in the U.S. Army and served from 1954 until 1956. After returning home, he married Wilma Wuestewald on January 9, 1957, in West Point. Merlin worked at the Fremont Post Office, as a window clerk for most of his 35 year career, retiring in 1995. During retirement, he worked part time for Moostash Joe Tours and also did driving for Napa Auto Parts in Fremont. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with Wilma. Merlin was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont, very active member of Knights of Columbus Council #1497 and member of Fr. Leo Raus Assembly 4th Degree Knights. He was a member of the American Legion Post #20 of Fremont. His passions in life were playing cards, golfing, and spending time with his family. Merlin is survived by his loving wife, Wilma; children, Judy (Kirk) Brooks of Fremont, Jane (Tom) Steinbach of Lincoln, Joe (Sherri) Recker of Lincoln, Joan (Bryan) Clark of Papillion, and Jenifer (Ron) Sorensen of Blair; 14 grandchildren, Amanda (Jake) Hansen, Mikala (Wally) Thompson, Kelvin (Alex) Brooks, John and Bill Steinbach, Zach and Luke Recker, Michelle, Aaron and Juliet Clark, Kaylee, Jacob, Megan, and Hans Sorensen; 6 great grandchildren, Lily and Emma Hansen, Beckett and Mareck Thompson, and Elise and Scarlett Brooks; brother, Dale (Charlene) Recker of Glenwood, Iowa; sisters, Mary Ann Wuestewald, Yvonne (Jerry) Peatrowsky, and Sharon Buck all of West Point; sisters-in- law, Merna Recker of West Point, Cel Franzluebbers of Beemer, Theresa (Vincent) Spenner of Dodge, and Gwen Wuestewald of Fremont. Merlin was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leonard, Clarence, and Larry; sister, Catherine Wehenkel; 3 sisters-in-law; 6 brothers-in-law. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, April 14, 2016, at St Patrick's Catholic Church in Fremont. The Rev. Father David Belt will officiate. Visitation on Wednesday, from 4 -8 PM with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 PM at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation Thursday at church 1 hour prior to service. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Fremont, with military honors conducted by the Fremont Honor Guard of V.F.W. Post #854 and American Legion Post #20. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Fremont Area Alzheimer's Fund." Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont, Nebraska. ---- Funeral Leaflet In Memory of Merlin H. Recker July 13, 1934 West Point, Nebraska ~ April 10, 2016 Fremont, Nebraska Knights of Columbus Rosary 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont, Nebraska Funeral Mass 10:30 A.M. Thursday, April 14, 2016 St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Fremont, Nebraska. The Rev. Father David Belt, Officiating. Soloist: Kaylee Sorensen. Honorary Pallbearers: (Granddaughters) Amanda Hansen, Juliet Clark, Mikala Thompson, Kaylee Sorensen, Michelle Clark, Megan Sorensen. Pallbearers: (Grandsons) Kelvin Brooks, Zach Recker, Jacob Sorensen, John Steinbach, Luke Recker, Bill Steinbach, Aaron Clark, Hans Sorensen Military Graveside Service Conducted by the Fremont Honor Guard at Calvary Cemetery, Fremont, Nebraska ~~~ funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

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Merlin H. Recker death on 10 Apr 2016 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4435997
Longitude: -96.5271988

Family Members:

Parent

Francis John “Frank” Recker

(1896 - 1963)

Antonette Wolken Recker

(1903 - 1971)

Spouse

Wilma M. Wuestewald Recker

(1933 - 2016)

Siblings

Anna Recker

(1926 - 1926)

Catherine Marie Recker Wehenkel

(1930 - 1991)

Clarence Bernard Recker

(1932 - 1987)

Larry Albert Recker

(1938 - 2005)

Dale John Recker

(1940 - 2017)

Sharon Kay Recker Buck

(1944 - 2020)

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