Darrel B. Reck
November 7, 1951 -
August 2, 2024
US Veteran
Darrel Benjamin Reck passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024, in his hometown of Kenosha, WI. Born on November 7, 1951, Darrel lived a life filled with simplicity, dedication, and service. He proudly served his country in the Army as a Specialist Four Aviation Mechanic before returning home to work as a custodian for the Kenosha Unified School District until his well-deserved retirement.
Darrel was a devoted husband to his beloved wife Susan Reck, sharing over 52 years of love and companionship together. Darrel loved his family and was the epitome of a protective father and grandfather. Those who knew Darrel remember him as a hardworking and kind-hearted individual, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. His commitment to his family, friends, and community was unwavering.
Darrel will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Surviving him are his wife, Susan; daughters Laura (Jeremy Steinmetz) Evans and Jolene (Jonathan) Raines; grandchildren Benjamin Evans, Krystal (Chuck) Patrick, Molly Steinmetz, and William and Anabelle Raines; great-grandson Jayden Patrick.
Darrel was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Dorothy Reck.
As we reflect on his life and the impact he had on those around him, we invite friends and family to join us in honoring his memory at the funeral services and ceremonies to be held in the coming days. May he rest in peace.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Darrel's life will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the Piasecki Funeral Home, 3720 39th Ave, Kenosha, WI.
Interment with full military honors will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
A visitation for Darrel will be held on Monday, August 12, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to: Kenosha County Sheriff's Department K9 Unit, 1000 55th St., Kenosha, WI 53140 https://swipesimple.com/links/lnk_c3bdc036 , St. Mary Catholic Church, 7307 40th Ave., Kenosha, WI 53142, or Kenosha Area Vietnam Veterans https://sewivets.org/kavv/contact/
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Dubinda ParentMy thoughts and prayers are with the family of Darrel . I was lucky to have worked with Darrel at Bradford. He always had a smile and was eager to help you in any way he could. He loved to say when asked how are you he would say" I'm just a Reck"' He was a funny guy and was loved by all that knew him. Rest in Peace my friend.
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Tom ZiesemerMy memories of Darrel as a Classmate in Mary D. Bradford Class of '69 are of an all-around GREAT guy! The kind of guy you were proud to know! I'll wrap his memory up in a warm blanket and take him with me where 'ere I go!
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Patricia DolanI'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Darrel when he was a custodian at Bradford High School. He was a very nice man. Whenever I needed his help with something, he took care of it right away.
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Jon LyonsAs Chaplain for the American Legion Post 21 and the Sons of The American Legion Squadron 21 in Kenosha Wisconsin, I’d like to say thank you for your service and God bless you, your family, and your friends. You’re all in my prayers. Just remember he was a gift from God and knowing him was even a bigger gift.
