Wilbert F. 'Bill' Recker

LIMA — Wilbert F. "Bill" Recker, 73, of Lima, entered his Heavenly home Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Lima Memorial Health Systems following a very brief illness. He fought a good fight.He was born April 26, 1946, in Lima, the son of Mary Catherine "Mae" (Morman) and Arthur Joseph Recker.Bill was a 1965 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School and worked at the Lima Ford Engine Plant. In 1967, he was drafted into the Vietnam War and proudly and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army, being stationed in Germany. After the war, Bill returned to Ford and retired from there in 2003. Following his retirement, he owned and operated a lawn mowing business until the summer of 2018.In 1991, Bill met Charlene Recker, and they married Feb. 12, 1993. Together they celebrated many good times. They enjoyed traveling, taking many bus trips, and spending time together. Bill also enjoyed playing with pets, Pierre, Shiloh, Sadie and Hallie. Bill and Charlene's love for each other was evident right up to their last moments together.Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Charlene Recker of Lima; son, James (Lisa) Recker of Port Clinton; grandchildren, Madeline and Michael Recker; stepdaughters, Debra (Cliff) Miller and Dawn Clevenger both of Lima; step grandchildren, Heather (David) Magana, Robert Moore, Alexander (Michaela) Moore; step great-grandchildren, Orion Moore, Lily Magana, Hunter Moore, Noah Moore, Judah Moore, Luca Magana, Elle Moore; sisters, Therese Wallen of Lima, Ann (Bob) Frieson of Lima, Alice (Randy) Warner of Blue Ridge, Ga., Judy (Bill) Kelly of Lima; brother, Joe (Tammy) Recker of Lima; and brother-in-law, Karl Miller.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Loretta Miller; son, John Recker; and stepson, David Clevenger.Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at Hanneman-Siferd Funeral Home, 506 N. Cable Road, Lima. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at the funeral home with the Rev. Todd Cosart officiating. Interment will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery with Military Honors conducted by VFW Post 1275 and the Army Honor Guard.The Hanneman Family Funeral Homes is honored to care for the Recker family. Condolences may be left at hannemanfuneralhomes.com.Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Christian Church, 3300 S. Side Drive Lima, OH 45807 or to Deb's Dog Rescue, Lima, OH.