Service Information
Alvin Reckow, age 79, of Hector, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at his home in Hector.
Funeral Service will be held Monday, August 15, 2016, at 11:00 A.M. at First Lutheran Church in Hector.
Interment will be held in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Hector Township.
Visitation will be Sunday, August 14, 2016, from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Hughes-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hector, and will continue on Monday at First Lutheran Church for one hour prior to the service.
Obituary
Alvin Keith Reckow was born August 15, 1936, in Osceola Township, Renville County, rural Hector, Minnesota. He was the son of William and Minnie (Radtke) Reckow. Alvin was baptized at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Osceola Township, and confirmed in his faith at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hector. Alvin grew up on the family farm in Osceola Township, which laid the foundation for his interest and talents in agriculture. He graduated from Hector High School in 1956. Alvin served his country with the United States Army in Korea.
On December 5, 1964, Alvin was united in marriage to Judy Cady at the First Lutheran Church in Hector. They made their home in Hector. They were blessed with two children, Kirk and Kari, and in time, their granddaughter Kirsten.
Alvin was a skilled John Deere service technician for 56 years. He started his career at Johnson Hardware John Deere Service Implement in Hector. When the business closed, he began his employment with McCormick Implement in Stewart, and retired in 2010.
Alvin was a member of First Lutheran Church in Hector. He was also a member of the Carl O. Potter American Legion Post 135 of Hector, and the DAV Chapter 37. He was involved with the Minnesota Steam Threshers Association, and had been a member of the Hector Auxiliary Police Department.
Alvin was known by many of his friends as Alvie. He had many hobbies and talents, including woodworking, blacksmithing, and farming. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially when he was gardening or fishing. Alvie liked to take his family on trips, and they had fun going on picnics. A well-respected man, he appreciated the simple things in life. He was devoted to the family he loved so much.
On Wednesday evening, August 10, 2016, five days before his 80th birthday, Alvin passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. Blessed be his memory.
Alvin is survived by his:
Wife, Judy Reckow of Hector;
Son, Kirk Reckow of Hector;
Daughter, Kari Bourn and her Husband, Delvin, of Henderson, Nevada;
Granddaughter, Kirsten Reckow of Hector;
Sister, Helen Peterson and her Husband, David, of Buffalo Lake, and family.
Alvin was preceded in death by his Parents, William and Minnie Reckow, Brother Milan Reckow, and by his Brother-in-Law Roger Degner.
Deb (Mathison) Otto says
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Tim Degner says
It’s been a few years, but we’ll never forget you Alvie. At your visitation, my grandma and your sister Helen cried that she was the only one left, and I chastised her for saying she was alone. She’s still got us. Alvie, we’ve got this.
You more than did your part; you played your role in stories we’ll never know.
Remembering your pipe and your smile makes me smile, and always will.