Harold L. Reker

Harold L. Reker, age 87 of Saint Jacob, IL, died Thursday, March 28, 2013, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL. He was born November 27, 1925, in Saint Jacob, IL, the son of Edward W. and Anna K. (nee Ottwein) Reker. On September 20, 1952, he married Marie Edna Hartlieb who passed away on August 26, 2007. He was a member of United Church of Christ of Marine. Harold was born in Pin Oak Township of Madison County, IL, Northwest of St. Jacob, where he grew up on the family farm. He and his wife operated a grain and beef farm. He also worked as a telephone maintenance man for Home Telephone Company in St. Jacob for 25 years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed dancing and working on his farm and he liked spending time with family. He also liked to play cards and domino\'s. He had also served several terms on the Church Council at United Church of Christ of Marine. He has always lived within a quarter of a mile from where he was born. Survivors include : Daughter - Darlene M. (Dennis) Nagel, Highland, IL Daughter - Norma J. Kelley, Saint Jacob, IL Daughter - Marilyn L. (Mark) Doty, Collinsville, IL Grandchild - Sarah R. Nagel, St. Louis, MO Grandchild - Diane L. Nagel, Shiloh, IL Grandchild - Jeannie M. (Dan) Sommer, Freeburg, IL Grandchild - Kristen J. Kelley, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Daniel L. (Allie) Kelley, Belleville, IL Grandchild - Dawn M. (Evan) Tranen, St. Louis, MO Grandchild - Kaitlyn R. Kelley, Saint Jacob, IL Grandchild - Melissa L. (Kris) Klaustermeier, Collinsville, IL Grandchild - Matthew W. (fiancee Katy Williams) Doty, Lebanon, IL Grandchild - Megan E. Doty, Collinsville, IL Great Grandchild - Jacob K. Klaustermeier Great Grandchild - Nicholas J. Klaustermeier Great Grandchild - Carson D. Tranen Great Grandchild - Aaron H. Sommer Brother - Edwin E. (Ruth) Reker, Highland, IL Sister - Idell Falconnier, Savoy, IL Sister - Mildred Becker, Marine, IL He was preceded in death by : Father - Edward W. Reker died 1/31/1972 Mother - Anna K. Reker nee ottwein died 12/24/1979 Wife - Marie E. Reker nee Hartlieb died 8/26/2007 Sister - Frieda Walters Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.

Harold L. Reker

November 27, 1925 - March 28, 2013