Obituary of Gerald John Recker

He is survived by his wife, Pearl, 4 sons: Ken (Anne) of Ames, Gary (Linda) of Cedar Rapids, Steve (Cathy) of Sand Springs and David of Dyersville; 7 grandchildren, Beth LaCoste, Christine Jacobson, Michael Recker, Ben Recker, Jeff Recker, Michaela Coyle and Megan Recker; 5 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Marie Mormann of Manchester, and a sister-in-law, Irene Recker of Iowa City. He was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Raymond, Florian, Ernest, Irvin and Gilbert Recker. Jerry was born May 14, 1922, in Sand Springs, Iowa the son of Henry and Rose (Willenborg) Recker. He married Pearl A. Schemmel on August 30, 1945 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville. Together they farmed near Sand Springs, primarily as cattle feeders. Jerry's love of farming inspired farm related inventions and he employed the latest farming techniques. They moved to Dyersville in 1978. Additionally, he enjoyed watching the Cubs and Hawks. Gerald J. "Jerry" Recker, 85, of Dyersville, Iowa died suddenly Friday, Feb. 22, 2008 at his residence. Friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2008, at the Kramer Funeral Home in Dyersville where a parish scripture service will be held at 3 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2008 at St. Francis Xavier Basilica in Dyersville with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Phil Kruse will officiate with Deacon Marvin Recker assisting.