Recker, Alphonse H.

Alphonse married Helser, Marcella 28 Nov 1929. Marcella (daughter of Helser, Roy and Burmeister, Amanda) was born 28 Nov 1911; died 20 Aug 1987; was buried , Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 24 Sep 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
James G. Recker, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was born December 23, 1938 in Appleton, the son of the late Alphonse H. and Marcella C. (Helser) Recker. James was a lifelong member of Zion Ev. Luthern Church, having been Baptized there on January 15, 1939 and Confirmed on March 29, 1953. He served on the Congregation Council and several committees, and was Congregation Secretary and Financial Secretary in the past. James was employed by Alex's Restaurants, first as a cook at Alex's Manor House and later as Business Manager of Alex's Crown. He was Alex's longest-employed employee with 28 years of service.
In addition to a deep love and caring for his Family, James was an avid genealogist and local historian and was the "unofficial" historian for Zion Lutheran Church. The highlights of his life were his work in the restaurant industry; serving as an Inspector of Elections through four Presidential elections, and of being on the Appleton Board of Canvassers during the 1996 Appleton Mayoral Election Crisis; as well as serving on the Centennial Committee of Columbus Elementary School (1989-90) and the publication of a family cookbook, "Cooking With the Relatives" in 2007.
James is survived by his sister, Diane A. (Jerome) Trendel, Appleton; four sisters-in-law: Audry (Donald), Marjorie (Robert), Myra (Ronald), and Crystal (David) Recker, as well as 15 nieces and nephews: Belinda A. (Ronald) Beschta, Randy A. ( Julie) Recker, Debbie A, (Gary) Peterson, Luanne M. (John) Gilmore, Daryl L. (Nancy) Recker, Linda K. (Marvin) Thiel, Scott A. (Lynn) Recker, Angela M. Farrier, Mark J. Recker, Cheryl A. (Scott) Soloman, Paul J. (Kathy) Recker, John P. (Barbara) Recker, Timothy J. (Kris) Mielke, Christine A. (Robert) Piso and Thomas B. Recker. He is further survived by special friends Rev. Leon (Joyce) Knitt, Monica F. Arnold, and Ruth A. Westenberger; and a special cousin Pamela K. Schultz and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers: Donald C. Recker (2005), Robert L. Recker (1998), Ronald L. Recker (2004), Richard H. Recker (2005), David R. Recker (2008) and Ralph H. Recker (1945); one sister, Barbara A. Recker (1956) and a brother-in-law, James C Mielke (1993); as well as a friend who was special in his life, Daniel J. Weiland.
The funeral service for James will be held at 11:00 a.m. on FRIDAY, September 26, 2014, at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME, 537 North Superior St, Appleton, with Rev. Leon Knitt officiating. Friends may call the funeral home TODAY, THURSDAY, September 25, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and again on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichmannfargo.com
The Recker family would like to thank Angela Farrier for her loving care of Jimmy over the past six months which allowed him to stay in his home. They would also like to especially thank Scott and Lynn Recker for their 24 hour a day, seven days a week, there at a moment's notice availability to Jimmy for whatever he needed.
"The Lord was his Shepard…and he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."

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• Military Service: Between 1965 and 1969; United States Marine Corps
• Military Service: Between 1977 and 1997; U.S. Army Reserve
• Obituary: 4 Dec 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

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Military Service:
He served in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged as a SGT.

Obituary:
David R. Recker, Appleton, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2008, after a short but valiant fight against cancer. He was born in Appleton on June 9, 1947, a son of the late Alphonse H. and Marcella C. (Helser) Recker. After graduation from Appleton High School (West), David enlisted in the United States Marine Corps (1965-1969). He served in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged as a SGT. In 1977, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve, retiring in 1997 as a 1SG., with a total of 24 years of Military service. While stationed at Cherry Point, NC., David met and on November 15, 1968, married Crystal Ann Piner, at Morehead City, N.C. They have shared 40 wonderful years together. Following his Marine Corps Service (1969), David was employed by Appleton Papers until his retirement in 2004. In addition to his military life, David, along with his brother Richard, enjoyed reloading and target shooting. He had a vast knowledge about firearms, and was a member of the NRA. David also loved to drive, especially on family vacations, and while exploring the back roads throughout Wisconsin.
David is survived by his wife Crystal; daughter, Christine A. (MSG Robert K.) Piso, Briarton; son, Thomas B. Recker, Sandstone, MN; three grandchildren: PV2 Stephanie N. Piso (U.S. Army), Leah C. Piso and Quintin E. Recker. He is further survived by a brother, James G. Recker; and a sister, Diane A. (Jerome) Trendel, both of Appleton; five sisters-in-law: Audrey Recker and Marjorie Recker, both of Appleton; Myra Recker, Neenah; Mary Beth (Rocky) Stoner and Carolyn F. Piner, both of Morehead City, NC, and a brother-in-law, Augustine T. Piner, Jr., Ohio. He is further survived by 13 nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Scott A. Recker and his wife, Lynn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, five brothers: Donald C. Recker (2005), Robert L. Recker (1998), Roland L. Recker (2004), Richard H. Recker (2006), and Ralph H. Recker (1945); a sister, Barbara A. Recker (1956); and two brothers-in-law: James C. Mielke (1993) and James V. Piner (1985).
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 5, 2008, at the Wichmann Funeral Home, 537 N. Superior St., Appleton, with Rev. Don Behrendt officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Friday from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund in David's name is being established.
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