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Dennis Lee Rekart

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[October 07, 2016]  LINCOLN - Dennis Lee Rekart, 62, of Lincoln went to be with his Lord and savior at 11:10 a.m. October 4, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday October 11, 2016 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home

Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln   

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Dennis Lee Rekart, 62, of Lincoln went to be with his Lord and savior at 11:10 a.m. October 4, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis was born October 26, 1953 in Peoria, IL the son of Edward and Elnora Sawyer Rekart. He married Teresa Robinson April 1, 1991 in Lincoln. She survives in Lincoln.

Dennis is also survived by his children: Benjamin (Whitney) Rekart of Lincoln, Cylie Rekart of Lincoln, and Denise (Glenn) Ogle of Pekin; two step-children: Derek Birdwell of Springfield and Amy Birdwell of Lincoln; One grandchild: Alivia Birdwell; two sisters: Lenora “Dee” (Mike) Baker and Karen (Tom) Stewart both of East Peoria; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dennis was a truck driver for 41 years and the last few years he drove for Davis Trucking in Elkhart. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Lincoln. He was member of American Truckers Association, life member OOIDA, Owner Operator Independent Driver Association.

Dennis enjoyed watching boxing and drag racing. He loved classic cars and enjoyed listening to country music and The Beatles; he achieved his lifelong dream and saw Paul McCartney in concert. But most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

Services for Dennis will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 12, 2016 at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Mark Thompson officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday October 11, 2016 at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Lincoln.

Memorials may be given in his name to Zion Lutheran School.

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