John William Reckwerdt's Obituary
John William Reckwerdt of Fort Myers Beach, Florida passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 30, 2014. He was 69 years old.John was born on September 19, 1945 in LaBelle, Florida, the proud son of Mabel A. (Anderson) and Arthur Reckwerdt. He was a graduate of Fort Myers High School and spent most of his adult life as a resident of Fort Myers Beach. He was employed at Reckwerdt Plumbing for many years and was a Charter Member of the Fort Myers Beach United Methodist Church, spending much time there both spiritually and structurally. His unwavering dedication to the wellness of the church buildings and grounds and his strong practice of faith will both be missed by all church members and its seasonal visitors.He leaves behind to cherish his loving memory his sister Ann G. Cook and his brother Theodore A. Reckwerdt. He also leaves behind his extended family and many friends who are grieve the loss of his company. Sadly, he was preceded in death by his son Stephen Reckwerdt, his parents Arthur and Mabel Reckwerdt and his brother Robbie Reckwerdt.Immediate services in Florida are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida 33907, (239) 936-0555. The family is planning a memorial at a future date at Fort Myers Beach United Methodist Church and will announce details for that service as soon as information becomes available.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you instead consideration in John’s memory to the Fort Myers Beach United Methodist Church, 155 Bay Road, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931, (239) 463-9656.Those who wish to leave a tribute for John or offer condolences to the family are urged to visit his memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign the guestbook
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