David J. Recker Sr., 83, St. Anthony

David J. Recker Sr., 83, of St. Anthony, passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

David was born in Ferdinand, Indiana on March 8, 1938, to Leo T. and Marie (Gehl) Recker.  

He married Beatrice L. Braunecker on October 15, 1960, in St. Anthony Catholic Church. She preceded him in death on June 17, 2021.

In David’s earlier years he worked as a wrecker driver/mechanic for Hoffman Brothers. He worked for the City of Jasper at the Powerplant. He was a livestock farmer until later receiving his certification in reflexology and deep muscle massage therapy. He branded his own business in, “Acculieve Massage Therapy” where he was part owner and operator.  

David was a member of the St. Anthony Community Center, the Schnellville Community Club, the Jasper Outdoor Recreation, and the St. Vincent DePaul Society,

David always put his beloved wife, Beatrice first; making sure she was happy and her needs were met. He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and processing his own meat. He cherished spending time with family and friends, especially his grandchildren.  

He is survived by one daughter, Trish Hoffman (Jeff) of Jasper; two sons, David Recker Jr. of St. Anthony and Mark Recker (Lois) of Dubois; one daughter-in-law, Wanda Recker of Bretzville; 11 grandchildren, Beth Werner (Phillip), Ashley Schwenk (Chad), Laura Gramelspacher (Brian), Natalie Kamman (Nathan), Krista Thomas (Josh), Dakota Recker (Jade), Malana Recker, Zachary Recker, Mariah Recker, Zayden Recker, and Myah Recker; step-grandchildren, Luke Himsel (Christine), Molly Himsel, and Eric Himsel; 12 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Jo Buescher of St. Louis; four brothers, Leon Recker (Pat) of Celestine, Jerome Recker (Sandy) of Wilmington, Calif., Gene Recker (Kitty) of Jasper, and Paul Recker (Noreen) of Ellington, Ct.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one son, Keith Recker.

A Mass of Christian Burial for David J. Recker will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021, in St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony, Indiana, with a burial to follow in the church cemetery. 

A visitation will be held from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 16, 2021, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, and from 9 a.m. until the 10 a.m. Mass time at the church on Saturday. A rosary will be prayed before the Friday visitation at 1:30 p.m.  

Memorial contributions may be made to Divine Mercy Parish, St. Vincent DePaul Society, or to a favorite charity.

Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.