Recker, David R.

Other Events:

• 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

Notes:

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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Appleton 920-739-1231
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